Warehouse Forklift Associate, Supply Chain

Anduril Industries

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 31,684 - 42,705

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Associate in Santa Ana, CA. The role involves processing shipping and receiving, maintaining inventory accuracy, and operating forklifts. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in a warehouse role and a valid driver’s license. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

2+ years as a warehouse associate or equivalent role.
Valid driver’s license is required.
Ability to work 1st or 2nd shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Process shipping and receiving at Santa Ana and/or Costa Mesa locations.
Prepare finished stock for shipment, ensuring quality standards.
Maintain inventory accuracy and order fulfillment.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Warehouse Forklift Associate (Supply Chain)

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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. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Job

As a Materials Associate, you will join our Supply Chain team at the Santa Ana, CA office. The Supply Chain team has a valuable impact for Anduril's business and mission, responsible for supporting our production and business growth through the material management and inventory flow. The right person for this role can demonstrate 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 the Santa Ana and/or Costa Mesa locations as needed
Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, labeling, loading, and securing product
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 and conduct all warehouse activities with 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 Santa Ana & Costa Mesa
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
Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift and overtime as needed
Valid driver’s license
Ability to be onsite, local to Santa Ana, CA or Costa Mesa, CA

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years forklift experience and license
Experience working in the defense/aerospace industry
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or other warehouse management and inventory control tooling
Familiarity with Microsoft Office or equivalent office management tooling
Familiarity with Inventory Management through lot/serial/batch tracking
Experience packaging and handling hazardous shipments
Excellent customer service skills
Able to adapt in fast‑paced environments
Ability to flex as work shifts can be subject to change depending on the business need
Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently and effectively
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. clearance
Active secret or top secret clearance within the last 5 years

US Hourly Range

$23—$31 USD

Healthcare Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan