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Material Handler, Heatshield (Starship)

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Spotted 111d ago

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Level
Entry level
Experience
1+ year
Posted
Apr 15, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 22, 2026

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Job description

About this role

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.

MATERIAL HANDLER, HEATSHIELD (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support production/engineering with the movement of parts to support master schedule
  • Physically move and expedite materials when required in support of production/engineering and meet work order completion dates
  • Verify all materials are packaged and banded for transport, and assists with loading and unloading of trucks
  • Interface with receiving, quality control, purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material
  • Operate material handling equipment including but not limited to: forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand carts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of expediting/material handling experience
  • Experience operating a forklift and/or material handling motorized vehicles and equipment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience working within a manufacturing/production environment
  • Experience with barcode scanning to document material movement
  • Experience working with aircraft or automotive parts and assemblies
  • ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Available for at least one of the following shifts:
  • 1st shift: 6 AM to 6:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 6 PM to 6:30 AM
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
  • Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

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 .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected] .

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