Material Transfer Driver - Weekend Shift

SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience operating forklifts and working in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires weekend shift hours, making it suitable for those seeking flexible work arrangements in a dynamic logistics setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with forklift experience and a background in high-volume manufacturing settings
    — “Experience driving for a high-volume manufacturing environment”
  • Individuals who are physically capable and willing to work extended weekend hours
    — “Willingness to work weekend shift hours (Friday-Monday 9am-9:30pm)”
  • Those with a strong attention to detail and ability to manage documentation rigorously
    — “Review all documentation for correct items to be delivered as well as precise delivery area”

Things to consider

  • This role requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
    — “Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted”
  • The position demands strict adherence to safety and compliance standards during transport
    — “Safely load trucks at pickup points and transport truckload to destination following the rules of the road at all times”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize forklift and material handling experience in your resume and interview answers
    — “1+ years of experience operating a forklift and/or material handling motorized vehicles and equipment”
  • Demonstrate your reliability and willingness to work weekend hours and overtime
    — “Willingness to work weekend shift hours (Friday-Monday 9am-9:30pm), overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • loading, driving, and unloading manufacturing, test, and support items
  • safely loading and unloading trucks
  • maintaining cleanliness of vehicle
Typical background
2+ years of driving experience1+ years of experience operating a forklift

Skills & requirements

Required

Material HandlingForklift OperationDrivingInventory ManagementLogistics

Preferred

Trucking ExperienceCustomer Service Delivery BackgroundCounter-balance Sit-down Forklift Experience

Stack & domain

DrivingForklift OperationMaterial HandlingCustomer ServiceTime ManagementTeamworkManufacturingLogistics

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.

MATERIAL TRANSFER DRIVER - WEEKEND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Load, drive, and unload manufacturing, test, and support items within a 2.5-mile radius of the SpaceX campus

Safely load trucks at pickup points and transport truckload to destination following the rules of the road at all times

Safely load and unload trucks at designated drop off points

Forklift use will be the primary method of loading and unloading trucks

Ensure truckload contents are secure for safe and undamaged delivery to destination

Scan barcodes meeting business WMS requirements

Contribute to Receiving, Material Handling, and Inventory operations within the Distribution Center and across SpaceX as needed

Review all documentation for correct items to be delivered as well as precise delivery area

Maintain all applicable documents (paperwork) related to items being delivered to ensure they are not damaged during delivery

Monitor service records of the vehicle when driving and report all problems to manager immediately

Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and refueling when low

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

2+ years of driving experience

1+ years of experience operating a forklift and/or material handling motorized vehicles and equipment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Material handling and stake bed driving experience (under 26k GVW)

Trucking experience, preferably with customer-service oriented delivery background

Experience driving for a high-volume manufacturing environment

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong customer-service delivery background

Counter-balance sit-down forklift experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Class C license

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted

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 weekend shift hours (Friday-Monday 9am-9:30pm), overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50

Level 2: $24.50 - $27.00

Level 3: $26.00 - $32.50

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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