Lead Porter

SpaceX•Redmond, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. LEAD PORTER Lead Porter is a position responsible for leading a team tasked with ordering, receiving, quality inspection, inventory of product and the redistribution of it throughout the campus for the Food Services department. This individual requires experience with inventory systems, vendor interaction, and data entry. The Lead Porter will assist the Supervisor with generating on-hand reports, monitoring product usage and product waste, quality control upon delivery, and performing product inventory checks. The Lead Porter collects and submits orders to vendors daily and shares the responsibility of training team members on safe food handling procedures, receiving, cleaning, and stocking practices. The Lead Porter must communicate at a high level, be self-motivated, and punctual. This role supports the mission by ensuring the product we receive meets quality standards and is promptly reallocated within the department to allow our culinary team to create a food offering that boosts morale and productivity within SpaceX.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of experience in a warehouse or food service operation
1+ years of leadership experience
Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to stand for long periods of time – up to 8-10 hours a day
Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance
Must have or be able to obtain food handlers card (training provided internally as needed)
Must have or be able to obtain forklift operator certification (training provided internally as needed)

Nice To Haves

Advanced understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Food merchandising experience
3+ years of experience with perishable product receiving and stocking
2+ years of leadership experience
2+ years forklift experience
Ability to read and understand a Safety Data Sheet
Experience working within a large team
Experience in a corporate work environment
Experience with vendor management and communications
High level of professionalism
Self-motivated and work well with others
Ability to autonomously manage time skillfully
Able to observe and instruct team members against policy and standards
Capable of following and providing instruction in large team setting
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.)

Responsibilities

Manage and submit daily orders to vendors; coordinate with kitchen leads on current and future product needs
Manage and train porters on proper receiving and storage practices, sanitation, and waste control procedures
Identify improper and proper food safety behaviors and communicate them to the team and supervisor
Coordinate with the Hospitality team on catering deliveries and product procurement
Verify invoices match product received, posting invoices, and monitor account payables and purchase orders
Assist supervisor with planning product restocking and water and brewed coffee deliveries
Submit monthly and/or quarterly purchasing orders for each vendor
Participate in internal leadership and development training
Manage checkbook, assist with product mix, perform data entry, and coordinate logistics for the flow of materials

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick time (in compliance with state and federal law for Washington State employees)
Company shuttles offered for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan