Materials & Inventory Specialist — Contract-to-Hire

Sigma Design Inc; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance options

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days + holidays

Quarterly bonus program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Sigma Design Inc in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Materials Associate to support shipping, receiving, and inventory management for production tasks. You will move materials safely, maintain accuracy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time material availability.

The role is contract-to-hire, onsite with a day shift, offering comprehensive benefits and a structured environment within a defense-tech context.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a warehouse associate, materials associate, inventory specialist, or equivalent role preferred.
• Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift and overtime as required based on business needs.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment preferred.
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industry preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, warehouse management systems, and/or inventory control tools preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar business software preferred.
• Experience with lot, serial, and/or batch tracking preferred.
• Experience packaging and handling hazardous materials or shipments preferred.
• Strong inventory management and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules based on business needs.
• Ability to safely and effectively handle materials and operate warehouse equipment.
• Ability to work onsite and travel between company locations as needed.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance preferred.
• Active or recent U.S. security clearance preferred.
• Compliance (background check, ITAR, vaccine, etc.)
• ITAR - Permanent resident of the United States ("U.S. person" as defined by ITAR)
• Background - Pass a post-offer background verification

Responsibilities

• Complete cycle counts and other inventory activities with a strong focus on inventory accuracy.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, locating, and recording materials and supplies, and reporting shortages or discrepancies.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment to safely move materials and products.
• Coordinate or perform material transfers between company locations as needed to support production and distribution requirements.
• Expedite the movement of materials, parts, and assemblies within and between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient warehouse and material storage environment.
• Follow established procedures for the handling, packaging, and transportation of materials, including hazardous materials when applicable.
• Accurately maintain inventory and shipping records using ERP, warehouse management, and other inventory control systems.
• Collaborate with production, shipping, purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to identify and resolve material or inventory issues.
• Provide responsive customer service to internal teams and support material needs in a timely manner.
• Adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and business needs in a fast-paced production environment.
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Teamwork

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sigma Design Inc in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Materials Associate to support shipping, receiving, and inventory management for production tasks. You will move materials safely, maintain accuracy, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time material availability.

The role is contract-to-hire, onsite with a day shift, offering comprehensive benefits and a structured environment within a defense-tech context.