Shipping Specialist (Logistics HT) - 1st Shift

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

2d • $22 - $35

About The Position

SpaceX is seeking a Shipping Specialist to support production, test, and launch operations by moving designated items efficiently. The role involves packaging, manifesting, tracking, and coordinating shipments for internal and external customers. The specialist processes hazardous and non-hazardous shipments, prepares shipping documentation, maintains shipment records and tracking systems, and coordinates with requestors, distribution centers, carriers, and internal delivery personnel to ensure timely delivery. The position also involves inventory cycle counts, outbound material processing through an ERP system, operating material-handling equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. The role is listed as first shift, with flexibility to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Domestic travel may be required for certifications and development at other SpaceX sites.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• At least 5 years of experience in a shipping role.
• Experience in freight and expedited shipping.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted and perform the position’s physical activities, including standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying.
• Availability to work all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel domestically to obtain relevant certifications and assist with skill development at other SpaceX sites.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Hazmat certification, preferably covering 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG, explosives, batteries, or related areas.
• Ability to distinguish limited quantities from excepted quantities for dangerous goods and select the appropriate shipping mode under 49 CFR or IATA.
• Experience in international shipping.
• Experience filing EEIs in manifesting software systems.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or commercial aircraft environment.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Forklift or other motorized material-handling equipment certification.
• Understanding of international shipping to Asia, the UK, and South America.
• Understanding of shipping temperature-sensitive items within the United States.
• Knowledge of Indicia and Pitney Bowes software for USPS requests.

Responsibilities

• Process hazardous-material shipments, including classification, compliant packaging, manifesting, and shipping declarations.
• Use Safety Data Sheets and relevant criteria to determine whether hazardous goods may be offered for shipment to third-party logistics providers.
• Package and manifest parcel, less-than-truckload, and large-freight shipments to protect product integrity during transportation.
• Manifest consignments using information from requestors and schedule carrier movements based on delivery demand.
• Prepare shipping documents, packing slips, labels, bills of lading, and hazardous-material declarations as required.
• Create and print identifying labels for shipped materials and packages for traceability.
• File and maintain shipping records according to departmental guidelines.
• Perform cycle counts to ensure appropriate inventory allocation in Shipping-owned incoming and outgoing areas.
• Track critical shipments and update requestors on delivery status.
• Maintain shipment-system integrity by coordinating with requestors and distribution centers to ensure timely delivery.
• Follow material-handling practices consistent with business standards.
• Update required tracking systems, including spreadsheets, modules, and external data sources.
• Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely to load materials onto delivery trucks.
• Coordinate with internal delivery-system drivers and material handlers to expedite items to the shipping department and avoid cutoffs or flight delays.
• Maintain customer relationships and provide timely shipment updates to origin and destination contacts.
• Process outbound material through the ERP system and coordinate with other departments to ensure vendors receive the correct quality and quantity.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for 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.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Various other discounts and perks.
• Up to three weeks of accrued paid vacation.
• Ten or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED