Material Handler at Pivotal – Palo Alto, California

Material Handler

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.
Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in early 2026.
Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.
The Material Handler supports warehouse and MRO materials operations by ensuring accurate receiving, inventory control, and material flow. This role provides timely and reliable support to manufacturing, customers, and internal teams while maintaining compliance with Lean, 5S, safety, and quality standards. Responsibilities

• Receive MRO materials, spare parts, and components for manufacturing, customers, and internal departments.
• Process receiving transactions in the ERP/MRP system, validating purchase orders, packing lists, and quantities.
• Perform basic visual inspections and verify part numbers and quantities.
• Label materials according to internal standards and requirements.
• Store materials in correct locations to ensure traceability, organization, and accessibility.
• Perform cycle counts and support inventory accuracy and discrepancy resolution.
• Track inventory movements and maintain accurate system records.
• Package and prepare materials for internal distribution or shipment.
• Prepare materials for manufacturing JOBs, MRO, customers, and other departments.
• Support internal material handling and racking projects to improve warehouse efficiency.
• Implement and sustain 5S standards within the warehouse.
• Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, quality, and internal procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouses, MRO, materials management, or logistics, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for receiving and inventory transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform moderate physical work, including regular heavy lifting and moving materials.
• Availability to work flexible schedules based on operational needs although primary hours of operation will be 9am-5pm.
• Ability to work independently with minimal or no supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated environment (manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or similar).
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodologies.
• Experience supporting Kanban or pull systems.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment including forklift operations and warehouse layout optimization.

Attributes aligned with Core Values

• Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
• Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communicationcommitting to shared decisions for the greater good.
• Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
• Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
• Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and supportbalancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.
Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.
Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
$21 - $26.78 an hour