Porter - Temporary

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have restaurant or warehouse experience and can work in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Best fit for

Candidates with restaurant or warehouse experience and a history of cross-functional teamwork
— “Collaborate cross-functionally with culinary, café, and facilities teams”
Individuals who thrive in high-impact, mission-driven environments with physical demands
— “Support daily operational logistics including delivery receiving, restocking, and internal distribution of supplies”
Those with a background in inventory management and attention to detail in documentation
— “Assist with weekly inventory counts and ordering cycles to support production and service schedules”

Things to consider

The role requires physical endurance, including lifting up to 45 lbs and standing for 8-10 hours daily
— “Ability to carry large heavy items unassisted such as large packages, dishes in tubs, or trays (up to 45 lbs)”
This temporary position may convert to a permanent role based on performance and business needs
— “permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need”
The position is subject to change with minimal notice due to business needs
— “This is a TEMPORARY position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with inventory systems and documentation in your resume and interview responses
— “Fulfill and deliver requisitions accurately, ensuring communication and documentation via internal systems and team channels”
Emphasize your ability to work with multiple teams and adapt to shifting priorities
— “Collaborate cross-functionally with culinary, café, and facilities teams to anticipate needs and prevent shortages”
Demonstrate physical capability and willingness to work long hours, including weekends and holidays
— “Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed”
Showcase your ability to handle heavy items and operate material handling equipment safely
— “Operate material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) safely and efficiently once trained”
Mention any prior food handler card or equivalent certification in your application materials
— “Current and valid food handler card or equivalent”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid Level

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

maintain uptime and service reliability
anticipate needs and prevent shortages
support special projects

Typical background

restaurantwarehousecustomer service

Skills & requirements

Required

Delivery ReceivingRestockingInternal DistributionWater Jug Station MaintenanceSoda Bib MaintenanceCO₂ System MaintenanceRequisition FulfillmentInventory CountsOperational LogisticsMaterial Handling Equipment OperationCleaning And OrganizationCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

Restaurant ExperiencePorter ExperienceInventory ExperienceSelf-motivationCurrent Food Handler Card

Stack & domain

PorterRestaurant ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementMaterial HandlingForklift OperationCleaningOrganizingCollaborationSelf-motivationTeamworkAttention To DetailProblem SolvingCommunicationAdaptabilityTime ManagementPhysical StaminaFood Handler CardFood ServiceSupply ChainFacilities Management

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.
PORTER - TEMPORARY
As a Porter at SpaceX, you will be interacting with our guests (employees), fellow staff members, and management staff in our private restaurant in a polite, courteous manner. You will also help with restocking supplies and other duties assigned by kitchen management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support daily operational logistics including delivery receiving, restocking, and internal distribution of supplies
Conduct daily checks of water jug stations, soda bibs, and CO₂ systems to maintain uptime and service reliability
Fulfill and deliver requisitions accurately, ensuring communication and documentation via internal systems and team channels
Assist with weekly inventory counts and ordering cycles to support production and service schedules
Verify product quality, expiration, and invoice accuracy during receiving; escalate discrepancies as needed
Operate material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts) safely and efficiently once trained
Maintain clean, organized, and compliant storage and staging areas
Collaborate cross-functionally with culinary, café, and facilities teams to anticipate needs and prevent shortages
Support special projects or operational setups as assigned by site leadership
POSITION DETAILS:
This is a TEMPORARY position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.
LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)
LOCATION: Bastrop, Texas
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of either restaurant experience, warehouse experience, and/or customer service experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Restaurant experience
Porter experience
Inventory experience
Self-motivated and work well with others
Current and valid food handler card or equivalent
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to carry large heavy items unassisted such as large packages, dishes in tubs, or trays (up to 45 lbs.)
Ability to stand for long periods of time – up to 8-10 hours a day
Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime, weekends and holiday(s) as needed
Frequent bending, stooping, and lifting of objects
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)