Material Handler

MATERIAL HANDLER

The test fabrication & support material handler position is a support role for all operations at our rocket test facility at Starbase. The material handler is responsible for ensuring that the fabrication & support team has all of the necessary materials for mission-critical projects. This job involves actively working in the field with the planning team, technicians, and engineers to stage all materials required for projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interface with the engineering/fabrication team to alleviate material bottlenecks in the field
• Maintain clean and organized delivery areas
• Pick up and deliver materials to multiple worksites across Starbase and the surrounding areas
• Stage/transport materials for work orders
• Operate material handling equipment and maintain operator qualifications  
• Construct delivery locations as needed including but not limited to: building shelves, putting up signs, reorganizing and/or relocating materials, and properly disposing of trash and scrap materials
• Expedite parts to meet estimated completion dates
• Utilize factory scheduler to manage, prioritize, and complete requests for inventory (RFIs) from work orders
• Manage outgoing materials and finished goods to ensure on-time delivery to their destinations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Experience operating a forklift and/or other material-handling motorized vehicles/equipment
• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, construction, or logistics environment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience reading and understanding a bill of materials
• Use of precision measuring instruments (example: tape measure)
• Strong communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in writing) between other employees and customers
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as work alone with minimal supervision
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environment
• Mechanical experience or experience as a technician is preferred
• Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, shop floor management software, and inventory management software
• Experience working with manufacturing system requests for inventory (RFI), requests for parts (RFP), or work orders (WO)
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
• Ability to work on ladders/lifts at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with appropriate safety equipment
• Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
• Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must maintain certification for pallet/all-terrain forklifts
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical effort with some handling of lightweight supplies or materials (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed based on site operational needs; flexibility required