Manufacturing Materials Associate

About the role

• Location: (HPES) Pleasanton, CA
• Job ID: R0148299
• Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Company Name: HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

• Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Remote: No

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, the manufacturing materials associate is responsible for supporting production processes on the manufacturing floor by performing tasks like kitting, maintaining inventory, allocation and distribution functions. You will collaborate with various departments, including procurement, manufacturing, engineering, and logistics, to coordinate production activities.

Responsibilities

• Sort, inspect, count, and check raw materials, finished and semi-finished parts
• Assists Purchasing with vendor control, timely receipt of material and vendor returns as needed.
• Checks shelves for adequate inventory and assists in the preparation of purchase orders and requisitions
• Route material throughout the stockroom and production areas
• Build production kits from bills of materials, enter the transactions, and maintain the necessary clerical records.
• Reviews backlog to determine materials shortages and capacity requirements to provide commitments feedback to customer.
• Records movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies. Verifies accuracy of work performed
• Perform routine cycle count of warehouse material and yearly stock count.
• Assist with product picking for sales orders and parts to customers.
• Monitor and coordinate inventory, work‑in‑process (WIP), lead times, and safety stock to align with current operational requirements to establish manufacturing lead times, validate material requirements, and identify capacity or supply gaps
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure timely availability of raw materials, work in progress, and resources.
• Work with cross-functional teams/inter-departments
• May be required to operate a forklift
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or higher is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience in inventory control, material handling, and/or manufacturing environment.
• Must know how to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, etc.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems used for order management, inventory and production planning is preferred.
• Experience with BOMs, SOPs, and work instructions is preferred.
• Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments.
• Possess effective organization and time management skills, be detail oriented, use good judgment, manage competing priorities for multiple projects and consistently meet all deadlines.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions, flag issues, and work collaboratively with the team.

Physical activities required to perform essential job functions

• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.