Aerotek
Materials Associate
Looking for a Materials Associate for a large defense company located in Santa Ana/Costa Mesa, CA. Pay will be $23-$25 an hour with daily overtime available. This role involves bringing products from the warehouse to production lines, on a day shift schedule (7am-3:30pm). You will be working with a leading defense technology company, committed to revolutionizing military capabilities with cutting-edge technology. Responsibilities
Process shipping and receiving at the Santa Ana and/or Costa Mesa locations as needed. Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, labeling, loading, and securing product. Ensure material movement across sites is accurately transacted for each move. Ensure orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished products for final distribution. Complete cycle counts and conduct all warehouse activities with inventory accuracy as a top priority. Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signal machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks and loading docks. Expedite the flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production needs. Essential Skills
2+ years as a warehouse associate or equivalent role. 2+ years of experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or other warehouse management and inventory control tools. Familiarity with inventory management including Lot, Serial, and Batch tracking at high mix, high production volumes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent office management tools. Excellent customer service skills and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently. Forklift and pallet jack experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa, CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.
Looking for a Materials Associate for a large defense company located in Santa Ana/Costa Mesa, CA. Pay will be $23-$25 an hour with daily overtime available. This role involves bringing products from the warehouse to production lines, on a day shift schedule (7am-3:30pm). You will be working with a leading defense technology company, committed to revolutionizing military capabilities with cutting-edge technology. Responsibilities
Process shipping and receiving at the Santa Ana and/or Costa Mesa locations as needed. Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, labeling, loading, and securing product. Ensure material movement across sites is accurately transacted for each move. Ensure orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished products for final distribution. Complete cycle counts and conduct all warehouse activities with inventory accuracy as a top priority. Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signal machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks and loading docks. Expedite the flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production needs. Essential Skills
2+ years as a warehouse associate or equivalent role. 2+ years of experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or other warehouse management and inventory control tools. Familiarity with inventory management including Lot, Serial, and Batch tracking at high mix, high production volumes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent office management tools. Excellent customer service skills and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently. Forklift and pallet jack experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa, CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.