Material Handler - Southaven, MS (2nd Shift)

Xai
Southaven, MS
On-site

Who this role is best for

Material handlers with construction logistics experience and equipment operation skills will find this hands-on support role in a data center project in Southaven, MS. The flat organizational structure and emphasis on initiative suggest a preference for self-driven individuals who can contribute directly to mission-critical tasks.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with construction logistics experience and forklift operation skills who thrive in a mission-driven environment
    — “The Material Handler is a support role for our large-scale data center construction project in Southaven, Mississippi.”
  • Professionals who can build systems and manage inventory in a field setting
    — “Build and maintain staging/delivery locations as needed, including assembling shelving, posting signage, reorganizing inventory”

Things to consider

  • This role requires on-site presence and physical labor in a construction zone
    — “Work in the field with planners, superintendents, technicians, and contractors”
  • Strong computer proficiency is expected for inventory and scheduling systems
    — “Use inventory and scheduling systems to manage, prioritize, and fulfill material requests”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with material handling equipment and inventory tracking systems in your resume
    — “Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, telehandlers, etc.)”
  • Highlight your ability to build and maintain staging areas in your application materials
    — “Build and maintain staging/delivery locations as needed”
  • Showcase your experience expediting materials to meet tight schedules
    — “Expedite critical materials to meet construction schedules and completion dates”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • eliminate material bottlenecks
  • maintain clean and organized areas
  • stage and transport materials
  • expedite critical materials
  • manage material requests
Typical background
ConstructionWarehousingManufacturing

Skills & requirements

Required

Material HandlingForklift OperationInventory ManagementSafety ProtocolsTeam CoordinationLogistics

Preferred

Reading Construction DrawingsCommunication SkillsTeamworkAdaptability

Stack & domain

Forklift OperationMaterial Handling EquipmentInventory ManagementCommunicationTeamworkConstructionLogistics

About the role

Original posting from Xai via Greenhouse

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Material Handler is a support role for our large-scale data center construction project in Southaven, Mississippi. You will ensure construction, engineering, and trades teams have the materials they need every day. This position involves working directly in the field with planners, superintendents, technicians, and contractors to receive, stage, and deliver materials arriving at the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Interface with construction, engineering, and trades teams to identify and eliminate material bottlenecks in the field

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Maintain clean, organized, and safe delivery and staging areas

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Receive, pick up, and deliver materials to multiple work areas across the data center campus and surrounding sites

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Stage and transport materials for daily work packages and project milestones

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, telehandlers, etc.) and maintain required operator qualifications

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Build and maintain staging/delivery locations as needed, including assembling shelving, posting signage, reorganizing inventory, relocating materials, and properly disposing of trash, packaging, and scrap

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Expedite critical materials to meet construction schedules and completion dates

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Use inventory and scheduling systems to manage, prioritize, and fulfill material requests from work packages

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Track and manage incoming deliveries and outgoing materials to ensure on-time availability at the point of use 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">High school diploma or equivalency certificate

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience operating a forklift and/or other material-handling motorized vehicles/equipment

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">2+ years of experience in a construction, warehousing, manufacturing, or logistics environment  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience reading and understanding bills of materials, packing lists, or construction drawings

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Strong communication skills for coordinating with site teams, vendors, and drivers

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Ability to rapidly shift priorities in a high-paced, high-volume construction environment

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience on large-scale construction, data center, warehouse, or industrial building projects

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Mechanical aptitude or prior experience as a technician or equipment operator

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, and inventory/warehouse management software

p]:inline" data-streamdown="list-item">Experience handling work orders, material requests, or RFIs in a construction or logistics setting

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Source: Xai careers (Greenhouse)

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