Local Route Driver (Forklift-Certified) – Materials & Delivery

InvestedintheMission; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Middle River, MD is seeking a Driver II to join the shipping and receiving team. The role is based onsite and involves moving materials to support production across Rocket Lab sites within the region.

You will lift heavy items, deliver materials to local partners, and ensure traceability via ERP systems while upholding safety policies and local driving laws. Previous forklift experience is a plus once certified.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver‘s license with no history of suspensions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security and accountability of materials and goods to and from local business partners (within 180 mile radius) performing work for Rocket Lab
• Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and/or products are shipped as per sales/marketing schedules
• Establish and modify operational methods and procedures as necessary/
• Perform the physical or administrative tasks involved in the distributing of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment to local business partners as well as all Rocket Lab sites
• Lift heavy items and operate a forklift (once certified)
• Safely deliver and pick up material to and from local business partners and deliver to end users
• Handle hazardous material in accordance with company procedures
• Ensure traceability of all material and goods being transported through the use of ERP system and handheld devices
• Driving material and goods between business partners and Rocket Lab owned warehouses locally
• Tracking material and goods within Rocket Lab tracking system as they travel
• Communicating status of deliveries of material and goods as they travel
• Assist with urgent requests relating directly to our ability to meet production schedules and/or ship product as per sales/marketing schedules
• Adhere to all local and state driving laws, company safety policies, and ensure safe handling of all materials
• Interact professionally with suppliers and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
• Address and resolve any issues that arise during pickups or deliveries promptly and effectively

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rocket Lab in Middle River, MD is seeking a Driver II to join the shipping and receiving team. The role is based onsite and involves moving materials to support production across Rocket Lab sites within the region.

You will lift heavy items, deliver materials to local partners, and ensure traceability via ERP systems while upholding safety policies and local driving laws. Previous forklift experience is a plus once certified.