Material Handler II

Material Handler II

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's Albuquerque, NM facility the Material Handler II 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:

• 1+ years of related experience in shipping and receiving
• 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

What To Expect:

We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.