Inventory Control Clerk

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 CONTROL CLERK
The inventory control clerk plays an important role in our operations and directly affects the supply chain at our Rocket Development Facility in Texas. Located on a 4,500-acre site in central Texas, the Rocket Development Facility is responsible for testing hardware from development stages through acceptance for flight, and from component level to complete stage testing. This position will help ensure that incoming materials are received correctly, the onsite inventory is accurate, and our technicians and engineers have what they need to achieve our overall mission of sending humans to Mars.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive, stock, and issue a wide variety of parts, materials, and hardware to support site operations manually or by using the vertical lift module (VLM)
Store parts and materials in bins, drawers, and racks while identifying parts and their storage locations
Pick and prepare necessary kits of parts, materials, and hardware as required while ensuring all parts are available and accounted for in the kit
Maintain strict material handling practices according to established procedures
Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock
Record transactions in company computer systems according to procedures
Perform routine cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy
Perform good housekeeping, safety, and 5S practices in the area
Support organization goals, metrics, and objectives
Complete the daily activity sheet
Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers
Route items to appropriate departments
May operate a forklift or hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from the shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area
Find new ways, site-wide, to streamline processes
Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies
Use the electronic material requirements planning (MRP) system to route parts and components to the proper departments
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience in inventory control, warehousing, or supply chain position with receiving, precision, mechanical, or metrological inspection experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in a large manufacturing facility
2+ years of forklift operations experience
Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and functions
Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
Experience detecting design and drawing flaws
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications using the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5
Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and use of metrology tools and gauges
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to jump into ill-defined problems or processes and drive positive outcomes
Self-starter attitude, energy, and the ability to communicate effectively across many cross-functional disciplines
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments such as heat, cold, and rain
Requires physical effort, including standing, lifting, and carrying light to moderately heavy materials or equipment
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
Valid driver’s license
Travel up to 20% of the time may be required
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.
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