Material Handler I

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Material Handler I to join our production and quality teams and ensure smooth material movement for manufacturing of our aerospace products.

This role supports material flow, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery of components to production lines in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. You will use MRP to transact and kit material, assist with purchasing and shipping, receive and inspect parts, maintain 5S, and perform cycle

Qualifications

• MRP transactional experience.
• MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering prints or measurements at basic level.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Valid California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Transact and kit material for work orders using MRP; resolve shortages and discrepancies promptly.
• Assist procurement with COTS and shop floor supply orders.
• Ship LP products with proper packaging and insurance; provide tracking information.

Skills

MRP experience

MS Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Lifting up to 50 lbs

California driver license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is an aerospace power generation and electric propulsion design company that is committed to hiring the very best people to join our team. We are passionately focused on designing and manufacturing the best motor and controller solutions for aerospace, thermal management, power generation, and defense. We specialize in gensets, motors and controllers to enable efficient, power dense, reliable, lightweight hybrid-electric and full-electric propulsion solutions.

Come join us in a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a product destined to impact aerospace and advanced air mobility.

LaunchPoint EPS is seeking a Material Handler I to collaborate with production and quality teams to provide material movement and logistical support to ensure timely availability of materials for manufacturing of LPEPS products.

What You’ll Do – Material Handler I

• Support Production Planning by utilizing MRP to transact and kit material for WOs. Resolve or elevate material shortages and inventory discrepancies promptly.
• Support Procurement with Commercial Off the Shelf and Shop Floor Supply orders
• Shipping of LP products utilizing best commercial practice, product prints or special instructions on Sales Orders. Ensure safe transit and adequate insurance (if required). Maintain adequate inventory of packaging material. Provide tracking information to interested parties.
• Comply with Export Compliance regulations.
• Receive and inspect incoming materials against POs, verifying quantities, documenting quality data and perform and document dimensional and mechanical inspections with calibrated equipment
• Efficiently and accurately label and organize materials in designated inventory locations in accordance with QMS traceability standards
• Perform regular cycle counts and assist in quarterly and annual physical inventory counts
• Perform daily 5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain) of shipping and receiving and inventory areas including outside docks
• Follows all safe work practices & safety rules
• Occasional travel to suppliers to expedite delivery
• Perform light facilities and routine janitorial duties as assigned by the Sr Manager of Operations.
• Support Administration team with events or all hands gatherings
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor

What You Need (Qualifications)

• High school diploma, technical training and 2+ years of related warehouse or logistics experience
• MRP transactional experience
• Basic mathematical skills to interpret engineering prints and to inspect parts
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Extreme attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50lbs)
• Ability to stand long periods of time
• Valid California driving license

Highly Desirable Competencies (Bonus Qualifications)

• AS Degree in Business or STEM
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles
• Work experience in an AS9100 QMS environment
• Familiarity with ASCM – Association for Supply Chain Management

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color, distance, and close vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay Transparency

Salary range for this position is between $23.00 and $28.00 per hour. Base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and all applicable company benefits.

The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future.

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment.

LaunchPoint is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the base of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.