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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Inventory Specialist (Raptor) - 1st Shift - **Company:** Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - **Location:** Hawthorne, CA, United States - **Salary:** $45,760.0 - $50,960.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Oracle (Applications), SAP (Applications) - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17850278?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17850278%2FInventory-Specialist-Raptor-1st-Shift-California-Hawthorne ## About the Role * High school diploma or equivalency certificate * 1+ years of experience in a warehouse environment * 1+ years of experience working in materials management * 1+ years of experience operating a forklift and other related powered industrial equipment per safety procedures PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: * Experience operating a forklift and other related powered industrial equipmentper safety procedures * Bachelor's degree * Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields * Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) * ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.) * Experience and understanding of inventory and kitting processes * Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgency ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted * Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position * Able to work 1st shift hours (5:00am - 3:30pm), including overtime and weekends as needed, * 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. ## Description INVENTORY SPECIALIST (RAPTOR) - 1ST SHIFT * Receive purchased orders and transact into ERP system * Apply routing labels and other required identifiers for the receipt of material/packages * Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork; check for damage, correct part numbers, and quantity as required * Interface with carriers, internal customers, purchasing, and other related departments to resolve problems relative to receipt and distribution of material * Operate forklifts and powered industrial equipment per safety procedures * Participate in adding to the area's to-do lists for improvement projects * Receive, store and issue parts as required to support Raptor operations * Perform picking function to replenish production lineside locations * Maintain strict material handling practices in accordance with procedures * Monitor shelf-life storage, and maintain proper rotation of stock * Maintain accurate temperature requirements for all required temperature sensitive materials * Perform material unpack and repack operations to set packaging codes/requirements * Maintain good housekeeping and organization of areas for efficiency * Support the organization's metric goals and objectives * Monitor email inboxes ## Related Videos - [The 2026 Talent Pivot: Essential Trends for an Evolving Workforce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100098-the-2026-talent-pivot-essential-trends-for-an-evolving-workforce) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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