Material/Receiving Associate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026. Neros scores A on the Alion truth index.
Who we are
Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.
As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.
What you will be doing
As a Materials Associate at Neros, you will support the accurate and timely flow of material from receiving through production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a cross-functional role supporting receiving, inventory control, material handling, and production support activities to ensure materials are accurately received, controlled, and available when needed to support manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Receive, unload, unpack, verify, label, and process incoming materials against purchase orders, packing lists, and other required documentation, escalating discrepancies as needed
- Perform material put-away, picking, staging, transfers, replenishment, and delivery to production while completing accurate inventory transactions and maintaining material traceability
- Support production work centers through lineside replenishment, material requests, Kanban activities, and movement of raw materials, components, subassemblies, work-in-process, and finished goods
- Perform cycle counts, inventory audits, and physical inventory activities and assist with investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies
- Maintain accurate inventory locations, quantities, lot and serial number traceability, and associated system records
- Cross-train and work across Receiving, Inventory, and Production Support based on production priorities and operational requirements
You should have the following
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry-level to 2 years of experience in materials, receiving, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, production support, or a related environment
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and perform transactions within ERP, inventory management, and handheld scanning systems
- Experience or demonstrated ability to accurately verify part numbers, quantities, labels, inventory locations, and other material-identification information
- Ability to follow documented receiving, inventory, material-handling, safety, and traceability procedures
- Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs. and perform work that requires standing, walking, bending, and repetitive material-handling activities for extended periods
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing production priorities
- Ability to work collaboratively across Receiving, Inventory, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and other manufacturing functions
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, electronics, or other regulated production environment
- Experience using ERP, warehouse management, inventory management, or handheld barcode/RF scanning systems
- Experience working with serialized, lot-controlled, or other traceability-controlled materials
- Experience operating pallet jacks, forklifts, reach trucks, or other material-handling equipment
US Salary Range
$26.00/hr to $28.00/hr 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 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 considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.