Material Associate I - 1st

RTX; Burnsville (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Material Associate I in Burnsville, MN to join the shipping team. You will work on the packing bench, ensure correct packaging and labeling, and process shipments in SAP while maintaining accurate documentation.

The role requires a HS diploma, U.S. Person status, and willingness to work on-site with a first shift. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, vacation, retirement plans, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education.
• U.S. Person status as defined by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review shipping documentation and packaging instructions for orders.
• Ensure parts are properly packaged to prevent damage in transit.
• Apply correct packaging, marking methods, and identify items during handling.
• Process shipments in the SAP system and create customer portal entries.
• Maintain inventory of shipping supplies and perform daily 5S and cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP knowledge

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Material Associate I job title is assigned to personnel working the packing bench role within the shipping department. Below are the general responsibilities required for the Material Associate I role.

What You Will Do:

General Packing Bench Responsibilities:

• Review shipping documentation for packaging instructions to properly prepare order for shipment
• Ensure parts are adequately packaged to prevent damage while in transit
• Apply proper packaging and marking methods as prescribed or determined to prepare, protect and identify items during handling and shipment
• Process shipments in company SAP system
• Create customer portal entries as required
• Inventory shipping supplies daily, and order as needed
• Daily 5S and cleaning activities

Quality Assurance Responsibilities:

• To ensure the product and related paperwork are correct and any special or customer requests are completed.
• Perform necessary inspection tasks to ensure paperwork and parts are correct
• Ensure required documentation for each order is present
• Responsible for proper storage of material and filing of documentation

Customer Service Responsibilities:

• Capable of maintaining short lead times and handle special requests.
• Support company Sales and OTD objectives
• Ability to meet customer requirements and expedited shipments while maintaining quality.
• Capable of working extended hours or weekends as needed
• Communication Responsibilities:
• Interact with other functional groups to update, inform, acknowledge, or resolve problems related to business issues.
• Maintain positive attitude in all communications
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of the organization
• Communicate to foster teamwork
• Ability to work within a teamwork environment

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typical requires HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/ technical education in related discipline
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous shipping experience is preferred
• SAP knowledge is preferred

What We Offer:

1st Shift Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
• Overtime available on a business need basis.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

The starting rate of pay for this role is $21.00/hour; however RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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