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Xona · 1 month ago

Materials Handler

Burlingame, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Xona is a navigational intelligence company focused on providing real-time positioning solutions. As a Materials Handler, you will support the R&D and satellite manufacturing teams by managing logistics, shipping, and inventory for prototyping and production, contributing to advanced navigation technologies in space.

AerospaceGPSInformation ServicesNavigationSatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare domestic and international shipments, manage freight forwarders and customs agents, and ensure compliance with documentation including commercial invoices and other export paperwork

Pack and crate outgoing shipments

Perform incoming receiving processes on all incoming packages, including counting goods, scanning packing lists for three-way match, and managing partial receipts

Inspect incoming hardware, components, and raw materials for damage, quantity discrepancies, and proper documentation

Maintain accurate inventory levels of flight hardware, perform quarterly cycle counts, and manage configuration changes through dispositions

Organize inventory locations according to 5S principles

Kit and issue inventory to manufacturing and integration teams

Move hardware, assemblies, and kits between cleanrooms, warehouse, and production areas. When needed, operate motorized lift equipment, pallet jacks, cranes, and lifting fixtures

Adhere to industry safety and quality standards, and contribute to a safe, organized, and collaborative work environment

Qualification

Materials handling experienceERP/MRP systemsQuality Management SystemsShipping documentationKittingBOMsBarcode scannersProcess improvementAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Prepare domestic and international shipments, manage freight forwarders and customs agents, and ensure compliance with documentation including commercial invoices and other export paperwork

Pack and crate outgoing shipments

Perform incoming receiving processes on all incoming packages, including counting goods, scanning packing lists for three-way match, and managing partial receipts

Inspect incoming hardware, components, and raw materials for damage, quantity discrepancies, and proper documentation

Maintain accurate inventory levels of flight hardware, perform quarterly cycle counts, and manage configuration changes through dispositions

Organize inventory locations according to 5S principles

Kit and issue inventory to manufacturing and integration teams

Move hardware, assemblies, and kits between cleanrooms, warehouse, and production areas. When needed, operate motorized lift equipment, pallet jacks, cranes, and lifting fixtures

Adhere to industry safety and quality standards, and contribute to a safe, organized, and collaborative work environment

Able to manage long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements to support various assembly and test processes. Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs unassisted

For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC)

For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR

Preferred

2–4 years of materials handling, warehouse operations, or inventory experience in Aviation, Space, or Defense industries or similar adjacent industrial sector

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

Familiarity with Quality Management (QMS) Systems, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100

Comfortable working in prototype labs, cleanrooms, and structured precision assembly facilities. Prior work in cleanroom, ESD-controlled, or high-sensitivity hardware environment is preferred

Experience with inventory transactions, cycle counts, material issuance, and receiving processes

Understanding of domestic and international shipping requirements and ability to prepare shipping documentation. Familiarity with HTS codes, ECCN basics, Incoterms, and controlled-item handling is preferred

Proficiency with kitting, BOMs, and work order structures

Experience handling serialized, lot-controlled, or expiration-controlled materials

Proficiency with barcode scanners, scales, calipers, and basic measurement tools

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all documentation and transactions

Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Production

Flexibility and adaptability to evolving program needs and priorities

Identify opportunities for process improvement and support systems and software scale-up