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Inventory Specialist – Multiple Shifts

Vandenberg, CA
Full Time On-site

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Pick, lift, organize, and move standard hardware, raw material, purchased parts, machined details, and assemblies to support inventory control for the F9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft production
  • Assemble racks, look for parts, organize supplies, and any other tasks directed by inventory control lead and manager
  • Perform picking function to create necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware as required and assuring that all parts are accounted for and available in kits
  • Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with good practice/procedures
  • Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock
  • Perform daily cycle counts
  • Effectively utilize ERP system

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of inventory control experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse
  • ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes
  • Capability to operate a forklift and other related inventory equipment
  • Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
  • Ability to work one of the following shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed to reach critical mission milestones:
    • Weekday Day Shift:
      • 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
    • Weekend Day Shift:
      • 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Wednesday - Saturday
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Inventory Specialist/Level 1: $22.00 - $25.25/hour
Inventory Specialist/Level 2: $24.75 - $29.75/hour
Inventory Specialist/Level 3: $27.50 - $35.50/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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. Section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 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.