Job brief: Material Flow Technician - 1st Shift

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (4 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-08.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $22 to $40 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Hawthorne, CA
• Posted: 2026-10-30

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Entry level. The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.

Must have

• Maintain current certifications on all relevant Materials Management equipment and processes needed for the role
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience supporting process or operational improvement in an industrial environment
• APICS or other supply chain certification
• Ability to work 1st shift hours (6 AM to 4:30PM), overtime, and weekends as needed; schedule varies depending on site operational needs, so flexibility is required
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500 ft), in confined spaces, and using an air purifying respirator

Conditions

• MATERIAL FLOW TECHNICIAN - 1ST SHIFT
• Material Flow Technicians are focused on setting up physical processes and system configuration to support new production cell and materials layouts, as well as continuous improve…
• Set up new material flow processes and part presentation for new build cells according to general material flow standards and engineering designs, including both physical infrastr…
• Ability to stand for extended periods – 8+ hours

Main duties

• Set up new material flow processes and part presentation for new build cells according to general material flow standards and engineering designs, including …
• Stay focused on the efficient implementation of material flow engineering designs; be skilled at all the tasks relevant to setting up material flow processes…
• Own small part flow setup including locations, space efficient packaging, and min/max consistent with overall supply chain strategy
• Provide input into packaging and part flow designs that maximize part density and efficient handling while maintaining part quality
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within materials management

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs in California: $74k a year (323 listings, 40 employers). This listing is 13% lower.
• Across SpaceX's 2,900 open listings, 60% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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