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Materials Management Specialist - 61003

Renton, Washington; Algona, Washington; Seattle, Washington; Everett, Washington; Puyallup, Washington; Auburn, Washington Job ID JR2025456226 Category All Hourly Unions Post Date May. 15, 2025
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Materials Management Specialist to join our Materials Management & Tooling team in the Puget Sound in Washington.

As a Materials Management Specialist, you will be essential in maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety throughout the materials handling and management processes. Your role will involve receiving, sorting, and storing materials, tools, and equipment while ensuring accurate inventory control and compliance with operational standards. You will be responsible for cleaning and preparing surfaces, loading and maintaining sealing equipment, and applying sealants and topcoats according to specifications. Additionally, you will assist with pressure testing operations and perform functional tests to identify and address any leaks, all while adhering to established safety protocols. Your attention to detail will be critical in conducting visual inspections of incoming hardware, performing necessary rework, and maintaining the 5S process for organization and efficiency.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Obtain daily work assignments from the lead or supervisor and review Installation Plans (IP) and Shop Order Instants (SOI) to determine the work area.

  • Receive, sort, store, kit, inventory, issue, and route materials, tools, and equipment for assigned areas.

  • Operate mechanical lifts and other material handling equipment to move freight, parts, and tools as required.

  • Clean tank surfaces using appropriate solvents or detergents and ensure they are wiped dry.

  • Load sealing guns and clean sealing equipment to ensure proper functionality.

  • Apply sealants and topcoats per specifications, including fillet seals to system components and sealing heads and collars of fasteners.

  • Perform shakedowns of work areas prior to closure to repair any damaged seals or components and prepare for inspection.

  • Assist with pressure testing operations and perform functional tests on fuel vent systems to identify and address any leaks.

  • Prepare items for shipment, ensuring appropriate coordination and documentation for flyaway kits and vendor pickups.

  • Maintain thorough inventory recording and control systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with operational standards.

  • Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner, following established procedures.

  • Conduct visual inspections of incoming hardware for identification and damage upon receipt.

  • Perform rework on faulty sealing beads and fillets as required.

  • Maintain the 5S process through visual identification and organization of items, tools, and parts storage.

  • Use various information systems and technology to perform job functions and maintain training and required certifications regularly.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

  • Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.

  • Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

  • Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

  • Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

  • Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

  • Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties. 

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of experience with inventory, stock, or supply chain.​

  • Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).​

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of experience in warehouse or logistics operations.​

  • Strong oral and written communication skills.​

  • Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.​

  • Capable of lifting, pushing and pulling up to 35 pounds.

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Union Representation Statement:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement: 

  • This position is for a variety of shifts 

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range:$23.00 – $47.22 per hour


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 04, 2025


Language Requirements

English Preferred

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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