Shipping Specialist (Logistics HT) - 1st Shift

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

About The Position

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Shipping Specialist is responsible for the expedient movement of designated items supporting production, testing, and launch operations. The role packages, manifests, and tracks materials requested by internal and external customers, and coordinates shipment arrangements to meet delivery requirements.

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.
Ability to stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, and carry as required.
Must be open to working 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.
Must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

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 when shipping dangerous goods and select the proper 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.
Knowledge of shipping international goods to Asia, the UK, and South America.
Knowledge 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 their criteria when offering hazardous goods for shipment to third-party logistics providers.
Package and manifest parcel, less-than-truckload, and large-freight shipments to protect product integrity throughout transportation.
Manifest consignments using information from requestors and schedule movements to meet delivery demands using carriers and logistics providers.
Create 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 inventory is properly allocated 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 support timely delivery.
Follow material-handling practices consistent with business best practices.
Accurately update tracking systems, including spreadsheets, modules, and external data sources.
Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment according to safety procedures to load carriers and delivery trucks.
Coordinate with internal delivery drivers and material handlers to expedite materials 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 materials through the ERP system and coordinate with relevant departments to ensure vendors receive the correct quality and quantity of material.
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 discounts and perks.
Accrual of 3 weeks of paid vacation.
Eligibility for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave under Company policy.