Materials Associate

Materials Associate - Military and Defense

Work for one of the fastest growing military and defense companies in Orange County!

SEEKING CYCLE COUNTERS AND MATERIAL ASSOCIATES WITH ERP EXPERIENCE!

1st and 2nd Shift Available!

Pay: $23 - $24/hr

Contract to Hire

Job Description

Join our team as a Materials Associate in Santa Ana/Costa Mesa, CA, contributing to a leading defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. This role involves a day shift from 7am to 5pm, with opportunities for overtime. As a key member of our Supply Chain team, you will play an integral part in streamlining the movement of materials from the warehouse to production lines.

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 product 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 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.
• 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 in high mix, high production volumes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent office management tools.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Forklift experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with material handling and cycle counting.
• Familiarity with pallet jacks and NetSuite.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and growth. Our company offers opportunities for top performers to join directly, as we are rapidly expanding and building a new facility. You'll also support exciting projects, contributing to the development of cutting-edge defense technology.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, professional environment within a large, growing company that has recently received funding for expansion. The role involves day shifts with potential overtime, providing a stable and supportive workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/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 Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.