Delivery Systems Specialist - Driver

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.

DELIVERY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - DRIVER 

At SpaceX, we’re leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink is the world’s largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to 12M+ users worldwide. We design, build, test, and operate all parts of the system – thousands of satellites, consumer antennae that allow users to connect within minutes of unboxing, and the software that brings it all together. We’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink’s potential global impact, and that work starts here with the Materials Management team. 

The Delivery Systems Specialist position directly supports our Starlink production factory. As Starlink grows, we are expanding our delivery and logistics operations for satellites and ground station antennae. This role is responsible for completing bulk pick-ups, loading, and delivery duties between our Redmond and Bastrop offices, as well as a variety of Vendors and Suppliers along the way. This is a critical position to the mission of global connectivity, ensuring that building materials and components are delivered to production consistently, safely, and reliably.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Load, drive, and unload manufacturing, test, and support items between Redmond, WA and Woodinville WA 
• Occasionally help with long haul OTR drives from WA to TX
• Operate commercial vehicles including tractors, 53-ft trailers, vans, and flat-beds meeting all federal, state, and local transportation requirements and regulations
• Safely load trucks at pickup points and transport truckload to destination following the rules of the road at all times
• Safely load and unload trucks at designated drop-off points
• Forklift use will be the primary method of loading and unloading trucks
• Ensure truckload contents are secure for safe and undamaged delivery to the destination
• Scan barcodes meeting business WMS requirements
• Contribute to Receiving, Material Handling, and Inventory operations within the Distribution Center and across SpaceX as needed
• Take driving route origin-destination direction from the internal fleet supervisor and communicate any issues with the immediate supervisor and/or affected parties as needed
• Maintain and review all applicable documents (paperwork) related to items being delivered to ensure they are not damaged during delivery
• Monitor service records of the vehicle when driving and report all problems to the manager immediately
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle and refueling when low
• Maintain a safe driving record
• Able to operate Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) to track miles 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• 2+ years of experience in short haul commercial driving  
• 1+ years of experience in long haul commercial driving 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in expediting or material handling 
• Experience with barcode scanning to document material movement
• Experience working with aircraftor automotive parts and assemblies 
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience operating a forklift and/or material-handling motorized vehicles and equipment 
• Experience driving for a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Counter-balance sit-down forklift experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to work long hours and weekends as needed based on production schedule
• Ability to lift upto 40 lbs. unassisted 
• Ability to obtain a Hazardous Material Endorsement (HME) for Class A CDL license holders
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally requiredto perform the functions of this position 
• Must be willing to work in an open-aired environment, lacking temperature controls 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $29.00 - $34.00
Level 2: $32.00 - $40.00

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 EEOCompliance@spacex.com.