1St Shift Material Handler Jobs in Riverside, CA

At RTX, the world's 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.

The schedule for this role is 1st shift Monday-Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm with overtime on a business need basis.

What You Will Do:

• Put away, pick, kit, pack, and issue material to and from stock with high accuracy.
• Transfer incoming stock from receiving or other warehouse locations into bin locations.
• Pick and kit materials for production, delivery orders, and transfer orders.
• Transact material movements using SAP/MRP/WMS, handheld scanners, and PCs.
• Operate vertical lift modules, carousels, and other storage/retrieval systems.
• Perform cycle counting, verify inventory accuracy, and resolve discrepancies.
• Apply correct FIFO, serialized, and lot/batch management methods.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas following 5S standards.
• Maintain work orders and release all required work instructions, BOMs, and schematics to the production floor.
• Expedite parts and assemblies between production areas to support schedule adherence.
• Stay up to date on all material shortages throughout their lifecycle and take necessary action.
• Ensure production floor needs (replacement hardware, floor stock, etc.) are met promptly.
• Coordinate support between Production Control and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Follow and audit the physical flow of materials to ensure schedule conformance.
• Report problems and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Track inventory, place replenishment orders, and maintain stock levels based on planned needs.
• Track WIP hardware location and progress to ensure alignment with schedule commitments.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in material handling, warehouse, planning, production control, or a related operational role.
• Basic computer skills, including SAP or other MRP systems, email, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to meet physical requirements associated with material handling.

What We Offer:

• 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia 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
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

*The salary range for this role is 46,592 USD – 87,386 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function 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.

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.