Material Handler

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MATERIAL HANDLER

The Material Handler position is a support role for all operations at our launch site in Cape Canaveral, FL. The Material Handler is responsible for ensuring that our engineering and technician teams have all the necessary materials for mission-critical projects. This job involves actively working in the field with the planning team, technicians, and engineers to stage all materials required for projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interface with the engineering/technician teams to alleviate material bottlenecks in the field
• Maintain clean and organized delivery areas
• Pick up and deliver materials to multiple worksites across Cape Canaveral and the surrounding areas
• Stage/transport materials for work orders
• Operate material handling equipment and maintain operator qualifications
• Construct delivery locations as needed, including but not limited to building shelves, putting up signs, reorganizing and/or relocating materials, and properly disposing of trash and scrap materials
• Expedite parts to meet estimated completion dates
• Utilize the factory scheduler to manage, prioritize, and complete requests for inventory from work orders
• Manage outgoing materials and finished goods to ensure on-time delivery to their destinations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Experience operating a forklift and/or other material-handling motorized vehicles/equipment
• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, construction, or logistics environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience reading and understanding a bill of materials
• Use of precision measuring instruments
• Strong communication skills for relaying data between other employees and customers
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as work alone with minimal supervision
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environment
• Mechanical experience or experience as a technician is preferred
• Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency in spreadsheets, shop floor management software, and inventory management software
• Experience working with manufacturing system requests for inventory (RFI), requests for parts (RFP), or work orders (WO)
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
• Ability to work the following shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 4:30pm
• Ability to work on ladders/lifts at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with appropriate safety equipment
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must maintain certification for pallet/all-terrain forklifts
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical effort with some handling of lightweight supplies or materials (up to 50 lbs. unassisted)
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.