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Inventory Specialist (Starship)

Starbase, TXFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • inventory control
  • material handling
  • cycle counts
  • lot traceability
  • standing
  • walking
  • pushing
  • pulling
  • bending
  • grasping

Nice to have

  • aerospace
  • automotive
  • semiconductor
  • electronic fields
  • forklift operation
  • inventory equipment

Role summary

The Inventory Specialist (Starship) is responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing raw materials, parts, and hardware to support shop operations. This role involves maintaining accurate inventory records, performing picking and kitting functions, verifying material conformity, and ensuring proper stock rotation and shelf-life management. The specialist will also conduct cycle counts and lot trace validation, adhering to all procedures and supporting organizational metric goals. Basic qualifications include a high school diploma and 1+ years of inventory control experience, with preferred experience in warehouse operations, forklift operation, ERP systems, and specific industries like aerospace.

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 (STARSHIP)

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
  • Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures
  • 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
  • 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
  • Abide by all procedures, desk instructions and standard operating documents
  • Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock
  • Support the organizations metric goals and objectives
  • Perform good housekeeping chores in area
  • Perform cycle counts
  • Validate lot trace
  • 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
  • Experience operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment
  • Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
  • ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Available for at least one of the following shifts:
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 6:00PM
  • 3rd shift: 6:00 PM to 6:00 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 50 lbs unassisted
  • Stand: Up to 6 hours per day
  • Sit: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day
  • Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day
  • Walk: Up to 3 hours per day
  • Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer 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 degrees: up to 1 hour per day
  • 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.

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