Job brief: Inventory Specialist

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 2026-11-08 (today); 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 $35 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Vandenberg, CA
• Posted: 2026-11-07

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

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

Must have

• Perform picking function to create necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware as required and assuring that all parts are accounted for and available in kits
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of inventory control experience
• 5+ years of inventory control experience in a warehouse
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.

Conditions

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Ability to work the following shift, weekends, and overtime as needed to reach critical mission milestones:
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Main duties

• Pick, lift, organize, and move standard hardware, raw material, purchased parts, machined details, and assemblies to support inventory control for the F9 roc…
• Assemble racks, look for parts, organize supplies, and any other tasks directed by inventory control lead and manager
• Perform picking function to create necessary kits of parts, material, and hardware as required and assuring that all parts are accounted for and available in…
• Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with good practice/procedures
• Monitor shelf-life storage and maintain proper rotation of stock

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for warehouse and logistics jobs across the U.S.: $60k a year (269 listings, 47 employers). This listing pays about the same.
• 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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