Materials Associate

About the Role

We are seeking a Warehouse Associate to support shipping, receiving, inventory management, and material handling operations across multiple Southern California locations. This role is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production schedules, and ensuring timely movement of materials and finished goods. The ideal candidate has warehouse experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process shipping and receiving activities at assigned warehouse locations.
• Prepare finished products for shipment through picking, packing, crating, labeling, loading, and securing materials.
• Accurately track and document inventory movement between facilities.
• Pull orders from inventory and deliver materials to production areas as needed.
• Stage finished goods for distribution and shipment.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain high inventory accuracy standards.
• Organize, label, and store inventory while reporting shortages or discrepancies.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Transport inventory and materials between local facilities when required.
• Support material flow between departments to meet production and shipping schedules.
• Maintain warehouse organization and adherence to operational procedures.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse associate experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work onsite in Santa Ana, CA or Costa Mesa, CA.
• Ability to work first shift or second shift as required.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material handling.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• 1+ year of forklift operating experience.
• Forklift certification/license.
• Experience within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), or inventory control software.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of lot, serial, or batch inventory tracking.
• Experience packaging and handling hazardous materials or shipments.