Material Handler I

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 pro...

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.

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

High school diploma or GED equivalent
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 
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

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO