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Materials Associate

Slope, Providence, RI, United States


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

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