Receiving Specialist II

Receiving Specialist II

Long Beach, California

At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Supply Chain team turns design intent into executable reality, balancing lead time, cost, complexity, and manufacturability to ensure we can build and scale Terran R. On this team, you're not just placing orders; you're actively shaping the solution. With full ownership across raw materials, capital equipment, and services, the role requires both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution. As the company scales, supply chain becomes increasingly central, working closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and more to make decisions that work for today but also for tomorrow. This is a team for those who want to operate at the intersection of technical ambition and business execution, driving tangible progress to keep the Terran R program on track.

About the Role:

• Acknowledge and process all incoming material and packages, including receipt in ERP system, scanning of documentation, and transport to subsequent destination.
• Perform checks of incoming hardware to screen for obvious damage, incorrect quantities, or discrepancies in paperwork from vendors
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including procurement, inventory, and quality to ensure the timely receipt of all goods.
• Document and report items delivered with nonconforming conditions, following up on open tickets as needed.
• Assist with key projects to aid in improvements related to physical flow of goods and streamlining processes.
• Set the tone for Receiving at Relativity, making sure to promote a focused and collaborative environment.
• Implement the 5S methodology to ensure a clean, organized, and safe work area, fostering productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with your team to seamlessly scale operations, supporting the transition from initial launch to full-rate production.

About You:

• 2+ years of experience in a logistics, inventory, receiving inspection or material handling role
• 2+ years of forklift experience
• 2+ years of experience with ERP, MES and/or WMS software
• Proficient communication skills across multiple platforms (email, Slack, etc.)
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office
• Valid CA Driver's License
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work non-standard shifts, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Attention to EHS guidelines.

Nice to haves but not required:

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, inventory, receiving inspection or material handling role
• 5+ years of forklift experience
• Experience with quality documents; CofC, FAIR, DIR
• Experience working in aerospace or automotive environments.
• Interest and knowledge in flight hardware and terminology
• Experience with creating inventory control or receiving procedures.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and to adapt in a dynamic environment.

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$24.84 - $32.14 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.