Material Handler I

SUPPLY CHAIN

Rocket Lab’s Supply Chain team is responsible for the flow of all materials, products, and components through the business. With many of our own products functioning as critical components to our own and our customers’ missions, the Supply Chain team has a direct impact on the success of our rocket and satellite programs. They set up the assembly kits that enables our technicians to put together our Electron rockets, manage inventory, look after shipping and receiving, manage direct and indirect procurement, and inspect and ensure that all of our materials and products are compliant and up to standard. They are the chain that links our teams together and are critical to our success. 

MATERIAL HANDLER I

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's Albuquerque, NM facility the Material Handler I will join our shipping and receiving department and be responsible for activities related to the receiving, storing, and/or shipping of materials or finished product.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO:

• Ensure materials are received from proper vendors and delivered to inventory
• Ensuring finished goods are packaged according to specifications and shipped in a timely manner
• Review receipts of all materials to ensure purchase orders are open and the quality of materials received is correct
• Ensure the security and accountability of materials and goods with inventory control
• Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and/or products are shipped as per marketing schedules
• Establish and modify operational methods and procedures
• Act as an advisor to unit or sub-units and become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems
• Perform the physical or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing of materials, parts, supplies, and equipment
• Unpack and check goods received against packing list or invoices
• Maintain records of received goods and reject unsatisfactory items
• Lift heavy items and operate a forklift (once certified)
• Post weights and shipping charges, and prepare goods for final shipment
• Examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production
• Deliver material to end users as required
• Handle hazardous material in accordance with company procedures

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• International shipping experience a plus
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work on multiple tasks
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Familiarity with freight carriers such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, and common truck carriers
• Experience in a customer service environment 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Note: this is a warehouse environment, but you must be able to gown up in a bunny suit and conform to Class 1000 Cleanroom protocol as required

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas.