Now Hiring: Materials Associate – Help Keep Aerospace Moving
Join PDS Tech Commercial in partnership with a global aerospace industry leader

Job Title:  Materials Associate
Job Type: Full Time (up to 24 months)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Schedule: 1st -  8am to 5pm
Pay Rate: $22.00

Power the Flow That Keeps Innovation Flying

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Materials Associate to support warehouse, inventory, and shipping operations for one of the most respected names in the aerospace industry. In this fast-paced and hands-on role, you’ll ensure the right parts get to the right place—at the right time.

Your work will directly support mission-critical manufacturing and engineering teams, helping build and maintain systems that take flight around the world.

What You’ll Do

As a Materials Associate, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Receive, unpack, and verify incoming materials; identify and resolve discrepancies

• Perform inventory control duties including stockroom organization, cycle counting, and kitting per bill of materials (BOM)

• Utilize computer systems to record inventory transactions, generate labels, and update records

• Fill orders, package parts, and prepare materials for shipping per instructions

• Load and unload trucks and transport materials across the facility (including use of electric golf carts)

• Maintain clean and organized work areas; track and replenish packaging supplies

• Identify parts by color codes, part markings, and container labels

• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, handling tools, and storing chemicals and adhesives

• Support the customer service window and process material requisitions

• Collaborate with team members and participate in ongoing projects

• Train others as needed and perform other warehouse-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related materials, shipping, inventory, or warehouse experience

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Basic math and computer proficiency (data entry, inventory systems, label generation)

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable standing, bending, and moving throughout the shift

• Able to follow written and verbal instructions in English

• Must provide steel-toed shoes on start date

• This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with material handling in a manufacturing or aerospace environment

• Familiarity with kitting processes and cycle counting

• Experience handling chemicals or adhesives

• Ability to identify parts using engineering drawings or desktop instructions

Why This Role Matters

In aerospace, timing is everything. As a Materials Associate, you’re on the front line of ensuring the right components are delivered accurately and efficiently—supporting production, safety, and innovation. You’ll gain hands-on experience with an industry leader and be part of a mission-driven environment where every task counts.

Ready to Launch Your Career?

If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to support the backbone of aerospace operations, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join PDS Tech Commercial as a Materials Associate—where precision meets purpose.

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