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Aerotek

1st Shift Materials Associate

Santa Ana, CA

$19.25 - $26.50/hr

1st and 2nd Shift Materials Associate / Logistics Clerks - Aerospace and Defense The 1st Shift ... loading docks. * Expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within and between ...

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Mosaic.tech

Production Associate, Ghost

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$250/hr

The Production Associate is responsible for managing inventory, assisting with coordinating ... and loading docks * Courier inventory as needed between Anduril's sites in Irvine, Santa Ana and ...

Anduril Industries

Production Associate, Sentry

Irvine, CA · On-site

$25 - $33/hr

... and loading docks * Courier inventory as needed between Anduril's sites in Irvine, Santa Ana and ... associate or equivalent role * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Strong attention to ...

Aerotek

2nd Shift Materials Associate

Santa Ana, CA

$23 - $27.50/hr

IMMEDIATE HIRING FOR MATERIAL ASSOCIATE - 2ND SHIFT - $23/HOUR Shift: 3:30pm Start Time 50-60 hours ... loading docks. * Expedite the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between ...

Express Flooring

Warehouse Associate

Santa Fe Springs, CA · On-site

$22 - $23/hr

The Warehouse Associate will perform a variety of shipping/receiving, stocking activities; store ... Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage areas and loading docks. * Load ...

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How much do loading dock associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for loading dock associate in Irvine, CA is $18.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.02 and $19.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a loading dock associate?

Loading dock associates are workers responsible for handling the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods at a loading dock. Their duties typically include unloading and loading trucks, checking shipments for accuracy, and ensuring that goods are safely and efficiently moved within a warehouse or distribution center. They may also operate equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks and are expected to follow safety protocols to prevent accidents. Attention to detail and physical stamina are important qualities in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a loading dock associate?

To thrive as a Loading Dock Associate, you need strong physical stamina, attention to detail, and basic math skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse equipment like pallet jacks, forklifts, and inventory management systems is typically required, with some roles preferring OSHA forklift certification. Effective communication, reliability, and teamwork are key soft skills that help manage workflow and ensure safety. These skills are essential for maintaining efficient operations, preventing accidents, and ensuring accurate handling of goods in a fast-paced dock environment.

What are some common challenges a loading dock associate faces, and how can they be effectively managed?

Loading Dock Associates often encounter challenges such as handling time-sensitive shipments, ensuring the safe movement of heavy goods, and maintaining organization in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication with warehouse staff and truck drivers is crucial to prevent delays and reduce errors. Staying attentive to safety protocols and using proper lifting techniques helps minimize injuries and keep operations running smoothly. Proactively managing priorities and staying adaptable to sudden changes in delivery schedules are also key skills for success in this role.

What is the difference between Loading Dock Associate vs Warehouse Worker?

AspectLoading Dock AssociateWarehouse Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, forklift certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent, may require forklift or equipment training
Work EnvironmentLoading docks, shipping and receiving areasWarehouse floors, storage areas, shipping zones
Job DutiesLoading/unloading trucks, inspecting shipments, using forkliftsPicking, packing, inventory management, general warehouse tasks

Loading Dock Associates primarily focus on loading and unloading shipments at docks, often requiring forklift operation and shipment inspection. Warehouse Workers have broader responsibilities within the warehouse, including inventory management and order fulfillment. Both roles are essential in logistics and share similar certifications, but their daily tasks and work environments differ slightly.

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Inventory Associate, Shipping & Receiving Jobs

Clearance Jobs

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

$23 - $31/hr

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Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Materials Associate

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.

Job Description

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 to ensure.

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 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: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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