Material Handler II (2nd Shift)
CesiumAstro
Austin, TX
Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Full-time
- Manufacturing & Operations
Job description
***Please Note:**To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.* At **CesiumAstro**, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a **Material Handler II** to our team on 2nd shift. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about supporting manufacturing, repair, and rework for an exciting product line of satellite communications equipment, we would like to hear from you. ### JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Ensure orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution. - Contribute to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area. - Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages. - Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders. - Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies. - Locate and packs materials for shipping. - Document materials and records units delivered and location of units. - Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product. - Document product shipment by recording units shipped. - Operate pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items, or signals machine operators to move materials onto and off trucks, ships, and loading docks. - Keep inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean. - Open containers, sort, and catalog materials. - Learn and adhere to workplace safety regulations. - Train and mentor employees to become more proficient and productive in all aspects of Material Handler responsibilities. - Participate in process improvement activities and promote a culture of continuous improvement. ### JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - 0-3 years of experience working as a material handler. - High school diploma or GED. - Adept at handling multiple tasks of moderate complexity simultaneously. - Proficient with prioritizing tasks and meeting multiple deadlines. - Excellent time management and organizational skills. - Process improvement mindset. - Knowledge of inventory control. - Ability to lift heavy materials. - Data entry skills and the ability to read and analyze information. ### PREFERRED EXPERIENCE - Previous stock or inventory experience. - Previous experience operating a forklift or pallet jack.