Inventory Specialist - Multiple Shifts (Starshield)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,772; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

SpaceX, located in Hawthorne, California, is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage material offload, staging, receipt, and storage compliance. Candidates should possess at least a high school diploma and 1+ years of inventory control experience. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and issuing materials, while also ensuring proper inventory practices. Preferred qualifications include ERP system experience and excellent computer skills. Competitive pay ranges from $22 to $32.50/hour based on experience and level.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of inventory control experience.
• Experience in a warehouse preferred.
• Understanding of inventory and kitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store and issue raw material and parts.
• Perform picking functions for kits of parts.
• Maintain material handling practices according to procedures.

Skills

Inventory control

Material handling

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

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.

INVENTORY SPECIALIST MULTIPLE SHIFTS - (STARSHIELD)

The Inventory Specialist will be responsible for managing material offload, staging, receipt, stow, storage compliance, picking, packing, sort, delivery, scrap, and cycle count activities for development projects, engineering teams, and production line side fulfillment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, store and issue raw material, parts, details and hardware to support shop operations
• Store parts and materials in bins, drawers, and racks, identifying part and stored location
• Perform picking function to make up necessary kits of parts, material and hardware as required, ascertaining that all parts are available and accounted for in kit
• Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures
• Monitor shelf‑life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock
• Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, checking for damage, correct part numbers, quantity and revisions
• Issue material against approved paperwork such as affixing verification and traceability on required serialized parts before issuing
• Validate lot trace
• Perform cycle counts
• Perform standard housekeeping chores in area
• Support the organizations metric goals and objectives
• Abide by all procedures, desk instructions and standard operating documents

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of inventory control experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
• Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be available for one of the following shifts:
  • First Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
  • Second Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM (Monday – Friday)
• Must be available for overtime, all shifts, and weekend work as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500 ft), in confined spaces, using an air‑purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre‑employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.
  • Lift / Carry: Up to 50 lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
  • Standing: Up to 10 hours per day
  • Sitting: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Push / Pull: Up to 75 lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours of longer per day
  • Overhead Reach: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Walk: Up to 6 hours per day
  • Climb (ladder / stairs): Up to 1 hour per day
  • Kneel / Crouch: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day
  • Ability to work in temperatures over 80 °F: up to 1‑hour periods
  • Ability to work in temperatures below ‑10 °F: up to 15‑minute periods

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Inventory Specialist/Level 1: $22.00 – $24.50/hour
• Inventory Specialist/Level 2: $24.50 – $27.00/hour
• Inventory Specialist/Level 3: $26.00 – $32.50/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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.

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