Staff Technician, Material Handler - 1st Shift - McKinney TX

Date Posted:

2025-11-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Advanced Products Center (APC) within the APEX Center is seeking a dedicated Material Handler 1st shift position in our McKinney, TX, factory. You will perform a wide variety of tasks in support of a manufacturing/production environment such as movement of hardware from assigned work cells to the next process point in a timely manner, and verifying it is logged to the corresponding step. You will ensure Shop Orders are closed with "zero" open notification in CMES, IMRO or VM, as well as verify documentation accuracy (Hardware matches shop order). You may be called upon to obtain a forklift license.  Additional duties may include shipment of empty container back to supplier and expediting hardware between locations in the factory. This is a critical role in ensuring hardware is moved timely and accurately.

What you will do:

• Monitoring kitting racks and drop zones for hardware needing to be routed to assigned work cell, this includes but is not limited to shortages filled, kits, etc.

• Moving parts dispositioned for RTV/SCRAP to SMA/pack-ship or other applicable areas.

• Responsible for line flow audits

• Responsible for performing WIP audits to verify material aged at an operation is physically located in the corresponding area

• Supporting the tracking of materials (transacted in PRISM by others) via PRISM and Raytrak

• Supporting the submission of SOS tickets to expedite items, initiate return to stock requests, and to request discrepancy investigations

• Responsible for logistics activities which may include: de-trashing, creating and maintaining organized totes for kits for the manufacturing floor, validating kit items

• Successful candidate will be required to move material via carts or pallet jacks, and may move material between factories.  

• Must be willing and able to lift 28 lbs.

This Material Handler on 1st Shift Monday – Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment involving materials/material handling

• Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Experience collaborating with multiple levels of management in an IPT environment

• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with moving pallet jacks

• Experience working in SAP

• Experience working with inventory management systems

• Ability to accomplish daily work tasks with a minimal amount of supervision

• Effective time management skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and environments

• Course work, academic projects, or professional experience in Manufacturing, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or any other Operations-related field

• Ability to apply critical thinking techniques, using logic and reasoning to identify approaches to problems, and the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions

• Experienced and effective communicator (presentation skills, written and verbal communication)

• Motivated and takes on challenges with moderate direction, with the ability to be proactive and drive action accordingly

What we offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

*No relocation be