Materials Associate – Warehouse | Costa Mesa/ Santa Ana CA | Fastwater Staffing

Overview

• Materials Associate – Warehouse | Costa Mesa/ Santa Ana CA | Fastwater Staffing

📍 Location: Santa Ana / Costa Mesa, CA

📄 Employment Type: 6-Month Contract, with potential for conversion to full-time

🏢 Work Arrangement: On-site

🚀 Start Date: TBD

💰 Compensation: TBD — based on skills and experience

Important Screening Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen .

Must have a valid driver's license .

Must be able to work 1st or 2nd shift , including overtime as needed.

Must be able to work on-site in Santa Ana or Costa Mesa, CA ; local candidates are preferred.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be comfortable using a computer to enter inventory transactions and communicate through tools such as Slack .

Must have proficient spoken and written English .

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule , as shifts may change based on business needs.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance ; an active Secret or Top Secret clearance within the last five years is preferred.

About the Role

We are seeking Materials Associates to join a high-volume warehouse and materials team supporting operations across the Santa Ana and Costa Mesa locations.

This role is responsible for the movement, organization, tracking, and shipment of materials, parts, assemblies, and finished products. The ideal candidate is not simply an experienced warehouse operator but someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, curious, and comfortable identifying ways to improve processes .

You will work across shipping and receiving, inventory control, material movement, production support, and warehouse operations while maintaining a strong focus on inventory accuracy and timely material flow .

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who can combine hands-on warehouse experience with strong attention to detail and critical thinking . Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, WMS/ERP systems, or lot/serial/batch tracking is highly valuable.

The team values candidates who are adaptable, dependable, comfortable learning new systems, and willing to question and improve existing processes .