Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- High school
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Joblaze summary
In the role of Material Handler for the Heatshield team at SpaceX, the individual is responsible for the physical movement and management of materials to support production schedules. Key skills include experience with forklifts and material handling equipment, as well as familiarity with manufacturing environments and ERP systems. This position is suited for candidates with at least a year of relevant experience, particularly those with a background in handling aircraft or automotive parts. The role requires flexibility for overtime and a commitment to meeting critical deadlines.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from SpaceX's career page.
- SpaceX has 1668 other open roles including Maintenance Supervisor (Starlink), Maintenance Supervisor (Starlink) - Night Shift, IT Network Infrastructure Engineer.
- 68 active ERP roles on Joblaze right now.
- 66 active Oracle roles on Joblaze right now.
- 25 active SAP roles on Joblaze right now.
Quick facts
- Is the Material Handler, Heatshield (Starship) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Starbase, TX.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Material Handler, Heatshield (Starship) role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Starbase, TX.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ERP, SAP, Oracle, pallet jack, Forklift, hand cart.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Material Handler, Heatshield (Starship) role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
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, HEATSHIELD (STARSHIP)
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 6:30 PM
- 3rd shift: 6 PM to 6:30 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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