Material Handler/Driver

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

The Material Handler/Driver role is critical in ensuring that production, prototype, and engineering vehicle build teams receive consistent and on-time support for all build related needs. Reporting directly to the Manager, Warehouse Operations, this position requires someone that can prioritize multiple tasks and perform high volume picking and kitting actions in an efficient and accurate manner. Further, this role will require local driving to support material pick ups and drop offs with third party facilities. This candidate must be flexible and will need to also support inbound receiving, outbound packaging, and system related tasks on an as needed basis determined by changing demand.

The Role

Ensure any parts shipping to or from a third-party location have all systematic transactions completed to ensure the inventory reflects the correct location and status of the material

Ensure material being transported is properly packaged, secured, documented, and protected from damage during transit. Maintain chain of custody and confirm pickup/delivery completion with the appropriate stakeholders.

Perform local pickups/drop offs between Divergent/Czinger and third-party locations and track mileage and time allocation between pick up/drop off using the department truck

Receive inventory into ERP system while collecting relevant data, and scan or file any corresponding documentation

Maintain accurate inventory counts and stock locations with MRP/ERP system

Perform regular cycle counts and report cycle count findings to management for approval

Report and track material stock levels

Perform kitting function in support of production operations in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring delicate and/or high surface finish parts are handled with care

Ensure all incoming parts have been received accurately and distributed to stock and/or relevant stakeholders

Contribute to maintaining a clean work area and department

Package and stage finished goods for outbound shipments

Operate a forklift, pallet jack or scissor lift to move material between the production line and inventory locations

Support the broader department metrics, goals, and objectives

Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or manager

Basic Qualifications

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

Valid US Driver’s License

Ability to work independently with minimal direction but under guidance from supervisor

Experience and understanding of inventory management and production kitting processes

Proficient using Microsoft products (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word)

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently

Ability to work in a fast-paced /cross functional environment

Excellent communication and team-building skills

Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy while working under changing priorities and tight production deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in automotive, aerospace, or scale-up manufacturing environments

Operational expertise with WMS offerings (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, etc.), and familiarity with MES environments (and fundamental understanding of integration requirements)

Experience with JIRA/Confluence

Knowledge of MRP/ERP Systems (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, etc.)

Work Environment

Flexible to shift schedules depending on department/company requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Load and unload delivery trucks utilizing heavy machinery and equipment (pallet jack/forklift)

Must be able to work in areas that are loud for 8 hours

Ability to stand, bend for prolonged periods at a time

Must be onsite 5 days a week, with possible weekend support to ensure production schedule is met

Pay Range

$28 — $39 USD

What We Offer:

Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.

Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.

Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.

Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.

Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
• EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

• E-Verify: Right to Work
• Our company participates in E-Verify . E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
• Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)

• Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
• Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.