Marine Products Assistant

Alaskan Copper & Brass Company
Human Resources
2958 6th Avenue South
Seattle, Washington 98134
(206) 382-7344

We will be accepting applications for this job opening only between the opening and closing dates. Individuals who meet all of the requirements will be considered for an interview. Job applications may be filled out in person or online at www.alaskancopper.com

Date Opened:    June 17, 2025

Date Closed:    July 1, 2025

Job Title: Marine Products Assistant

Pay Rate:      $20.65/hr – $31.02/hr (depending on experience)

Hours of Work:  Day Shift 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Location:      27402 72^nd Avenue S Kent, WA 98032

Job Summary:

This position provides support to the Product Manager. Functions include assisting in the purchase of marine products, generating and reviewing inventory data reports, as well as assisting with customer bids, quotes, and transactions. This position requires self-motivation the ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with the Product Manager.

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience:

1.  Computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office including proficiency with Excel.
2.  Must have courteous phone manners and good written communication skills.
3.  Must have good math skills.
4.  Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to prioritize work.

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties:

1.   Will analyze data reports, assess needs then initiate stock and pick-up item purchases of copper nickel marine fittings.
2.  Process sales orders, determine appropriate shop from which to get goods while maintaining satisfactory inventory.
3.   Obtain prices and delivery information for quoting purposes and prepare quotes when necessary.
4.   Check material availability and prices from outside vendors.
5.   Help prepare bids by compiling data such as cost, delivery, etc.
6.   Respond to customer requests for order information.
7.   Aid in expediting and keep current on order-delivery progress. 
8.   Assist with sales and buyers as needed.

Desirable Job Skills/Experience:

1. College degree.
2. Product knowledge of corrosion resistant materials.
3. Previous experience in metals.
4. Previous office experience.

Job Accommodations:

     Considered on an individual basis.

Benefits:

1. Medical, vision and dental insurance.
2. Holidays and Vacation/PTO days.
3. Life insurance and short term disability insurance.
4. 401(k).

Physical Requirements:

1.   This position requires the following in an 8-hour workday:

Total at One Time  (hours):        Total During Entire 8-Hour Day:

Standing: 10 minutes                 up to 1 hour

Walking:  10 minutes                 up to 1 hour

Sitting:  2 hours                         5-7 hours

2.   Movement of objects and strength required for this job:

Lifting:                                                    Carrying:

Up to 5 lbs.: FREQUENTLY (34-66%)        FREQUENTLY (34-66%)

6-10 lbs.:    OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)      OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

11-20 lbs.:   OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)      OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

21-25 lbs.:   OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)      OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

26-50 lbs.:   NEVER                                  NEVER

3.   Required repetitive use of hands:

Simply Grasping:   YES

Pushing & Pulling: NO

Fine Manipulating: YES

4.   Repetitive Actions/Movements Involving the Feet:

Right Foot: NO

Left Foot:  NO

Both:       NO

5.   Worker Positions Required in the Performance of this Job:

Climbing: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-33%)    Balancing: NEVER

Bending:  OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)    Stooping:  OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)

Kneeling: NEVER                   Crouching: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)

Crawling: NEVER                   Reaching:  OCCASIONALLY (34-66%)  (at and below shoulder level)

6.   Sensory Requirements:

Talking and/or Hearing:     YES

Seeing:   Acuity:

          Depth Perception: YES

          Field of Vision:  YES

          Accommodation:    YES

          Color Vision:     NO

7.   Environmental Conditions That Are Found in the Work Site:

PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS:        X    Inside (75% of time)

                             _    Outside (75% of time)

                             _    Both (equal amounts)

TEMPERATURE:                 _    Cold (enough to cause bodily                                        discomfort)

                             _    Hot (enough to cause bodily                                         discomfort)

                             _    Variations (sufficient to cause                                       bodily reactions)

WET:                         _    Contact with water and/or other                                       liquids

HUMID:                       _    Moisture content sufficient to                                       cause bodily discomfort

NOISE:                            _    Sufficient to require hearing                                     protection

VIBRATION:                        _    Sufficient to cause repeated

motion or continuous shock

HAZARDS:                          _    Risk of bodily injury present

    

FUMES:                            _    Smoke or vapors resulting

from combustion or chemical reaction

ODORS:                            _    Toxic or non-toxic smells

TOXIC CONDITIONS:                  _    Exposure to disabling fumes,

dusts, gases, vapors, mists or liquids that may cause bodily harm.

DUST:                             _    Small particles

that may cause occupational

disease

POOR VENTILATION:                  _    Exposure to drafts or

insufficient movement of air