Associate Materials Handler

Mercury Systems, Inc.; Upper Saddle River (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Stock-based compensation

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking an Associate Materials Handler in New Jersey for on-site operations. You will manage inbound receipts, stockroom activities, and outbound shipping, ensuring accurate inventory and timely order fulfillment.

The role emphasizes cycle counts, packing, ERP usage, and collaboration with inventory control. A high school diploma and adaptability to a fast-paced environment are required, with potential for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Professional Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 0–1 year of relevant work experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Cycle Counting – Perform accurate and timely cycle counts of inventory and resolve discrepancies.
• Shipping & Receiving – Receive, inspect, verify, package, ship, and update inventory systems.
• Material Kitting and Handling – Assemble kits from work orders and properly label, store, and transport materials.

Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Location Classification

On-Site

Job Description

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems is seeking the best and brightest talent to help us bring cutting-edge technology to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications, advancing innovation where it matters most. We bridge commercial innovation with defense-grade security to ensure our warfighters and allies have the technological advantage.

We are currently seeking an Associate Materials Handler to support our growing business by managing inbound receipts, stockroom activities (including kitting and receiving), and outbound shipping (including packaging and handling). As the first touchpoint for inbound materials and the final touchpoint before customer delivery, this role is critical to ensure the smooth flow of materials through our operations. We are looking for a responsible, adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make an impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Cycle Counting – Perform accurate and timely cycle counts of inventory to ensure stock levels are correctly maintained. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in collaboration with the inventory control team. Maintain detailed records of inventory adjustments and support periodic audits.
• Shipping & Receiving – Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing lists to ensure accuracy and quality. Prepare and package outgoing shipments, ensuring compliance with company standards and shipping regulations. Update inventory systems to reflect incoming and outgoing materials and assist with organizing stockroom locations.
• Material Kitting and Handling – Assemble and prepare material kits for production or assembly teams based on work orders and production schedules. Safely handle, store, and transport materials to designated areas while adhering to workplace safety protocols. Ensure materials are properly labeled, organized, and tracked to facilitate efficient workflow and minimize production delays.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Professional Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 0–1 year of relevant work experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0–1 year of experience as a stockroom employee or in a similar materials handling role.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Capability to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent physical activity, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and gripping/pinching.

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Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position

• "$34,200.00 - $68,400.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees"
• "$38,300.00 - $76,600.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA"
• "$40,400.00 - $80,700.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ"

Additional Information

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

• * the role and related responsibilities;
• * education, training, skills and certifications;
• * internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
• * geographic location; and
• * alignment with market data.

In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:

• * bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);
• * health, life and disability insurance;
• * company-paid holidays and time off;
• * discounted employee stock purchase plan;
• * tuition reimbursement; and
• * access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.

Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)

Why Mercury?

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.