Materials Associate

Anduril; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 30,472 - 45,694; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) options

Competitive PTO plans

Annual reimbursement for training and development

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Slope is seeking a Materials Associate for their Quonset, RI location. You will support production and business growth through effective material management, ensuring that products are shipped and received while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience in warehouse roles, forklift operation, and strong customer service skills. Competitive pay ranges from $22.12 to $33.17 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement savings options, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a warehouse associate or equivalent role.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 1+ years forklift experience, forklift certification preferred.
• Familiarity with MRP systems and inventory control tooling.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process shipping and receiving at Quonset, RI location.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment, including labeling and packing.
• Ensure material movement accuracy across sites.
• Conduct warehouse activities with safety as a priority.
• Expedite material flow in accordance with production schedules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Customer service

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Tools

Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra‑long‑range, full‑ocean‑depth platform, and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra‑large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi‑million‑dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Materials Associate to join our rapidly growing team in Quonset, RI. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting our production and business growth through the material management and inventory flow. The right person for this role demonstrates 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Process shipping and receiving at our Quonset, RI location
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, labeling, loading, and securing product
• Prepare all documentation for outbound shipments: Bill of Lading, Packing List and Commercial Invoice as required
• 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 with a focus on reconciliation of all discrepancies
• Conduct all warehouse activities with safety and 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 Quincy, MA and Quonset, RI
• Expedite flow of material, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years as a warehouse associate or equivalent role
• Valid driver’s license
• 1+ years forklift experience, forklift certification preferred
• Familiarity with Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems and/or other warehouse management systems and inventory control tooling
• Familiarity with Inventory Management through lot/serial/batch tracking
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to adapt in fast‑paced environments
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in the defense/aerospace industry
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent office management tooling
• Experience packaging and handling hazardous shipments

US Hourly Range

Materials Associate Level 2: $22.12 - $28.83/hour

Materials Associate Level 3: $25.00 - $33.17/hour

Your job level will be tailored to your individual qualifications, including your job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

BENEFITS

• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) options for US roles
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO plans, holiday, caregiver & wellness leave
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for training and development
• Life and disability insurance covering all employees