Driver - Inventory Control

Vast • Long Beach, CA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. Vast is looking for a Driver - Inventory Control, reporting to the Manager, Inventory Control, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This role will support inter-building deliveries across the VAST Long Beach and is responsible for transporting materials, parts, and equipment between nearby facilities (within a ~3-mile radius) to support day-to-day operations. This position plays a key role in keeping teams supplied, production moving, and materials accurately tracked across locations.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles (vans, small trucks, or carts)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
• Comfortable working in an active industrial environment
• Strong reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail
• Safety-first mindset
• Strong attention to detail (accuracy in parts and tracking)
• Good communication and teamwork
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving and adaptability

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or internal delivery role
• Familiarity with inventory scanning or tracking systems (e.g., Manufacturo or similar)
• Experience using pallet jacks or other material handling equipment
• Experience transporting hazardous materials (not required)
• Forklift Experience

Responsibilities

• Transport materials, components, and equipment between VAST buildings on scheduled and on-demand routes
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of items across sites (all within close proximity)
• Safely load, secure, and unload materials to prevent damage
• Lift, move, and handle materials (typically up to 50 lbs, occasionally more with assistance)
• Use equipment such as carts, dollies, and pallet jacks as needed
• Support basic staging and organization of materials at pickup and drop-off points
• Use VAST’s inventory tracking system (Manufacturo) to scan and track all material movements
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and locations before and after transport
• Maintain accurate, real-time updates to ensure inventory integrity across buildings
• Work closely with production, warehouse, and operations teams to prioritize deliveries
• Communicate delays, discrepancies, or urgent requests in a timely manner
• Support quick-turn and just-in-time material movements as needed
• Follow all company safety policies and site-specific driving protocols
• Conduct basic vehicle checks (brakes, lights, tires, etc.) before use
• Maintain clean and organized vehicles and work areas
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe, cautious manner in industrial environments (pedestrians, forklifts, tight spaces)
• Short-distance driving between nearby buildings (all within ~3 miles)
• Frequent loading/unloading and physical movement throughout the day
• Combination of indoor and outdoor work across multiple facilities

Benefits

• company equity
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• generous paid time off
• up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• ClassPass credits
• personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
• other discounts and perks
• exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge
• lunch subsidized

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees