Intermediate Materials Handler

Mercury Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems in Phoenix is seeking an Intermediate Material Handler to ensure the efficient movement of materials in our manufacturing facility supporting aerospace and defense programs.

You will perform stockroom duties, kitting, cycle counts, and ERP data entry, while complying with ITAR, AS9100, and safety standards. This role offers opportunities to contribute to lean initiatives and collaborate across planning, procurement, and production teams.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in material handling, inventory control, or stockroom operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management tools.
• Experience in kitting, BOM interpretation, and production support workflows.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, inspection, and documentation of incoming materials per quality standards.
• Execute kitting activities, ensuring accuracy and timely release to production.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with planning and procurement teams to resolve discrepancies and prevent shortages.
• Monitor material movement between stockroom, production, and shipping areas, ensuring safe handling.
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and barcode scanners.
• Maintain inventory records within ERP systems (Oracle, SAP), ensuring data integrity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean practices, inventory optimization, and efficiency.
• Work with other material handlers, promoting best practices and adherence to Mercury's standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with ITAR, AS9100, ESD protocols, and Mercury's safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Inventory control

Kitting

Production support

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Job description

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.

As an IntermediateMaterial Handler, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and compliant movement of materials throughout our Phoenix manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for working in stockroom operations, to include kitting, material returns, maintaining inventory accuracy, and working in shipping & receiving. Your expertise will directly support the production of high-reliability aerospace and defense technologies, helping Mercury meet critical delivery timelines and uphold the highest standards of quality and security.

Targeted hiring timeline October 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt, inspection, and documentation of incoming materials in accordance with quality and regulatory standards
• Will be assigned to execution of kitting activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely release to production
• Perform cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliation processes
• Collaborate with planning and procurement teams to resolve discrepancies and prevent shortages
• Monitor material movement between stockroom, production, and shipping areas, ensuring safe and efficient handling
• Operate material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, and barcode scanners
• Maintain accurate inventory records within ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), ensuring data integrity and traceability
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean practices, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency
• Work with other material handlers, promoting best practices and adherence to Mercury's standards
• Ensure strict compliance with ITAR, AS9100, ESD protocols, and Mercury's safety and quality procedures

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires 2-3+ years of relevant experience in material handling, inventory control, or stockroom operations.
• Experience in ERP systems and inventory management tools.
• Experience kitting, BOM interpretation, and production support workflows.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems
• Knowledge of ESD-safe handling and hazardous material protocols
• Prior experience supporting DoD contracts or government-regulated production environments
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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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.

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