Thermaline, Inc.Material Handler – Prep & Packaging
Auburn, WA · In Person · $20–$30/hr · Posted April 28, 2026
About Us
Thermaline is a growing stainless steel fabrication shop building high-quality heat exchangers and sanitary components for the food, beverage, bio/pharmaceutical, and other industries. We take pride in our craftsmanship, our people, and our commitment to continuous improvement.
Position Summary
The Material Handler – Prep & Packaging position is responsible for receiving, tracking, prepping, and packaging high volumes of fabricated parts in a fast-paced production environment. This role is critical to maintaining accurate material traceability and ensuring that finished parts are properly inspected and packaged for shipment. The position requires strong attention to detail, comfort working with numbers and documentation in a hands-on shop environment, and the flexibility to support a variety of tasks to get the job done.
We are open to candidates at all experience levels. If you are new to fabrication and looking for a place to build your skills, we will train you. If you are an experienced handler with a background in team coordination or process ownership, there is a path for that here too.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive incoming shipments and verify parts against the Bill of Materials (BOM) and packing list, identifying and reporting any discrepancies.
- Record and maintain documents from received parts and raw material for material traceability data to support full lot tracking.
- Enter and update part, inventory, and receiving information in the company’s material tracking system.
- Clean, inspect, and prepare parts to meet quality standards prior to packaging.
- Package finished parts to order, ensuring correct quantities, part numbers, labeling, and protection for shipment.
- Assist with general shop tasks including material movement, staging, organization, and inventory cycle counts.
- Support the development and refinement of standard work and packaging procedures as the team and processes evolve.
- Adapt to shifting priorities and assist other departments as production needs change throughout the day.
What We’re Looking For
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and stay on task with minimal supervision.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to read, match, and verify part numbers and traceability data accurately.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and standing on your feet for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software.
- Reliable, positive, and bring a good attitude.
- Experience in a fabrication environment or working with material tracking is a plus.
Experienced Candidate – Team Lead Track
Candidates with prior experience in fabrication, warehouse, or production environments who are ready for a leadership role are encouraged to apply. In addition to the responsibilities above, a Team Lead would take on:
- Coordinate daily workload and task assignments for prep and packaging team members.
- Train and onboard new hires on receiving procedures, traceability documentation, and packaging standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between material handling and production, quality, and engineering teams.
- Work directly with engineering and quality to identify, document, and resolve material non-conformances.
- Own and improve standard work documentation, packaging procedures, and receiving processes.
- Maintain proficiency with material tracking systems and support accurate inventory reporting.
- Monitor throughput, flag bottlenecks, and escalate issues proactively to management.
Lead-level candidates may be considered above the posted pay range depending on experience. Tell us about your background when you apply.
What We Offer
- Four 10-hour shifts per week — enjoy three-day weekends (overtime available).
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Profit sharing and bonuses.
- Clear path to team lead and supervisory roles as the department grows.
- BBQ lunch every Thursday.
Compensation
$20–$30/hr based on experience and skill set. Benefits include 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.
Thermaline, Inc. · 531 14th St NW, Auburn, WA · thermaline.com
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
