Inventory Specialist (COPVS)

SpaceX
Westminster, MD
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to detail-oriented individuals with warehouse experience working in the aerospace industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with warehouse inventory control experience and a focus on accuracy and compliance
    — “Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment”
  • Individuals with a background in aerospace, automotive, or semiconductor fields who value process discipline
    — “Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields”
  • Those with a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of inventory control experience
    — “High school diploma or equivalency certificate 1+ years of inventory control experience”

Things to consider

  • The role requires significant physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in temperatures over 80 degrees
    — “Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work overtime and weekends when necessary to meet deadlines
    — “Must be able to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle on your resume and during interviews
    — “ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)”
  • Emphasize your ability to perform cycle counts and maintain traceability in inventory management
    — “Perform cycle counts Validate lot trace”
  • Showcase your understanding of kitting processes and attention to detail in material verification
    — “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”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate and efficient inventory management
  • high level of service to customers
Typical background
1+ years of inventory control experiencehigh school diploma or equivalency certificate

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ControlMaterial HandlingERP System ExperienceExcellent Computer Skills

Preferred

Operating A ForkliftAerospace ExperienceSemiconductor ExperienceElectronic Fields Experience

Stack & domain

AerospaceAutomotiveSemiconductorElectronic

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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 (COPVS)

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 operating 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:

Must be able to work Mon - Fri shift schedule (6:00 AM to 4:30PM)

Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

Must be able 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 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:    

Inventory Specialist/Level 1: $20.00/hour

Inventory Specialist/Level 2: $22.50/hour

Inventory Specialist/Level 3: $25.00/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 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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

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. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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