Lead Porter

Lead Porter

Redmond, WA

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 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.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience in a warehouse or food service operation
• 1+ years of leadership experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• 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
• Valid driver's license
• 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.)

Additional Requirements:

• 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)

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: Level 3: $24.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential Level 4: $25.50/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential Level 5: $27.00/hour + $2.00/hour lead differential

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.