Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
As a Materials Associate, you will join our Supply Chain team at the Santa Ana, CA office. The Supply Chain team has a valuable impact for Anduril's business and mission, responsible for supporting our production and business growth through the material management and inventory flow. The right person for this role can demonstrate strong ownership and ability to solve operational challenges with creative solutions in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. This person will be flexible to provide support wherever needed to ensure products are shipped and received under stringent quality standards to ensure.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- 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
- Key person to 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
- Courier inventory as needed between Anduril’s sites in Santa Ana & Costa Mesa
- Expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules
- 2+ years as a warehouse associate or equivalent role
- Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift and overtime as needed
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to be onsite, local to Santa Ana, CA or Costa Mesa, CA
- 1+ years forklift experience and license
- Experience working in the defense/aerospace industry
- Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or other warehouse management and inventory control tooling.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent office management tooling
- Familiarity with Inventory Management through lot/serial/batch tracking
- Experience packaging and handling hazardous shipments
- Excellent customer service skills
- Able to adapt in fast-paced environments
- Ability to flex as work shifts can be subject to change depending on the business need
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. clearance
- Active secret or top secret clearance within the last 5 years
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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