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Anduril Industries

Lead Materials Associate

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$19.50 - $23.50/hr

... material management and inventory flow. The right person for this role can demonstrate strong ... Ensure all associates are following safety procedures and standard work tasks. Proactively identify ...

C5R

Research Associate (Materials)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

We are hiring a materials scientist to design, run, and scale up materialsexperiments while helping build our in-house research facility in SanFrancisco from the ground up. This is not a role focused ...

Talent One

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Associate Material Handler

Lynwood, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $19/hr

We are seeking reliable and hard-working Material Handlers to join our team in Lynwood, CA. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting production line operations, handling materials ...

Anduril Industries

Lead Materials Associate

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$37 - $49/hr

... material management and inventory flow. The right person for this role can demonstrate strong ... Ensure all associates are following safety procedures and standard work tasks. Proactively identify ...

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How much do material associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for material associate in California is $21.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Material Associate vs Warehouse Worker?

AspectMaterial AssociateWarehouse Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, basic forklift or material handling certificationsHigh school diploma, forklift certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentIndoor manufacturing or distribution centers, focusing on inventory managementIndoor and outdoor warehouse settings, handling goods and shipping
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, logistics, distribution centersWarehousing, logistics, retail distribution
Common Search & ComparisonMaterial Associate vs Warehouse Worker

The main difference between a Material Associate and a Warehouse Worker lies in their specific roles. Material Associates primarily focus on inventory management, handling materials, and ensuring proper storage within manufacturing or distribution environments. Warehouse Workers have a broader scope, including moving, loading, and unloading goods, often in more physically demanding settings. Both roles require similar certifications and are essential in logistics and supply chain operations, but Material Associates tend to specialize in inventory control and material handling processes.

What is a material associate?

A material associate is a worker responsible for handling, organizing, and maintaining inventory of materials in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. They often use tools like forklifts and inventory management systems and may need to follow safety protocols and quality standards. The role typically requires physical stamina and attention to detail.

What are the most commonly searched types of Material jobs in California?

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Infographic showing various Material Associate job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,105 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Materials Management Associate - Calabasas ASC

Calabasas, CA • On-site

Cedars Sinai
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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$24 - $33/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Cedars-Sinai rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description


The Materials Associate is responsible for the daily product inventory for Medical Network clinic locations. They are tasked with inventory ordering, receiving, stocking, and auditing. They collaborate with clinical operations, supervisors and managers to ensure appropriate PAR levels for consistent operational inventory. Additionally, they support seasonal forecasting efforts by gathering data, monitoring inventory, stocking and storage requirement.
Responsibilities
  • Ensures inventory is available to fill clinical operations supply needs across multiple clinic sites.
  • Stocks exam rooms, procedure rooms, and supply nodes according to established standards and clinical workflows.
  • Receives, verifies, and distributes orders across multiple locations.
  • Audits rooms and storage areas to ensure compliance with policy, safety, and standard workflows.
  • Contributes to seasonal forecasting by proactively monitoring (e.g., flu season, COVID) needs.
  • Manages PAR levels and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Collaborates with leadership to ensure alignment with budgetary goals. Identifies opportunities for cost reduction on approved product substitutions and waste reduction.
  • Assists in creating templates and standardized stocking guides consistently across clinics.
  • Assists with onboarding new staff by educating them on supply systems and stocking standards.
  • Supports go-live activities for new providers, exam rooms, or service lines by setting up and auditing supplies.
  • Maintains point of contact for all supply and material needs between clinical operations.
  • Participates in quarterly audits of supply nodes and exam rooms to ensure compliance and readiness.
  • Ensures compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal protocols.
  • Develops and refines stocking templates and workflows to support scalability across clinics.

Qualifications
Education
  • High School Diploma/GED - minimum

Experience
  • 2 years Experience in a hospital, ambulatory healthcare, inventory and ordering clinical supplies or other customer service-related field. - preferred

About Us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

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