Production Associate, Sentry

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Irvine, CA · Manufacturing : Sentry Production : Production Operations

This role is for a Production Associate at Anduril, a defense technology company. The associate will be responsible for managing inventory, supporting the production process, and ensuring timely availability of materials and supplies. Key tasks include stocking parts, identifying and pulling orders, completing cycle counts, maintaining inventory accuracy, operating machinery, and couriering inventory between sites. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a valid driver's license. Familiarity with ERP systems and warehouse management is preferred. The company mentions AI, autonomy, computer vision, and sensor fusion in its general description, but this specific role is focused on manufacturing operations and logistics, not direct AI/ML development or research.

What you'd actually do

  1. Work across the production floor to make sure parts are stocked and available when needed
  2. Identifying, pulling, packing, crating, labeling, loading, and securing product
  3. Ensure orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed
  4. Complete cycle counts and conduct all activities with inventory accuracy as a top priority
  5. Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages

Skills

Required

  • 2+ years as a warehouse associate or equivalent role
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and good communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to be onsite, local to Irvine, CA, Santa Ana, CA and Costa Mesa, CA

Nice to have

  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities