Material Handler (Starbase)

Rocket Lab; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Material Handler to support production activities. The role involves managing the movement of materials and ensuring timely completion of work orders. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in material handling, with a focus on operating forklifts and maintaining efficient workflows. The position requires physical labor and the ability to work various shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of expediting/material handling experience.
• Experience operating a forklift and material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Support production/engineering with the movement of parts.
• Verify materials for transport and assist with loading/unloading.
• Interface with various departments to resolve material receipt issues.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

ERP system (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.

MATERIAL HANDLER (STARBASE)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support production/engineering with the movement of parts to support master schedule
• Physically move and expedite materials when required in support of production/engineering and meet work order completion dates
• Verify all materials are packaged and banded for transport, and assists with loading and unloading of trucks
• Interface with receiving, quality control, purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material
• Operate material handling equipment including but not limited to: forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of expediting/material handling experience
• Experience operating a forklift and/or material handling motorized vehicles and equipment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working within a manufacturing/production environment
• Experience with barcode scanning to document material movement
• Experience working with aircraft or automotive parts and assemblies
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Available for at least one of the following shifts:
  • 1st shift: 6 AM to 4:30PM
  • 3rd shift: 6 PM to 4:30 AM
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

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.

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