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Material Handler - Southaven, MS (2nd Shift)

xAI Southaven, MSData Center
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid · 2+ yrs
Posted
22 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The team develops advanced artificial intelligence systems designed to understand the universe and assist humanity with knowledge acquisition. The material handler supports a large-scale data center construction project located in Southaven, Mississippi, by managing the daily flow of supplies for engineering and trades personnel. Day-to-day work involves receiving shipments, staging deliveries, operating heavy equipment, and coordinating directly with field teams to keep construction on schedule.

Operating within a flat organizational structure, the group relies on hands-on members who demonstrate strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic. Successful individuals communicate clearly, handle rapid shifts in project priorities, and maintain organized work areas to eliminate material bottlenecks.

What you will do

  • Coordinate with construction, engineering, and trades teams to remove material bottlenecks in the field.
  • Keep delivery and staging zones clean, safe, and organized.
  • Receive, pick up, and transport materials to various work areas across the data center campus and surrounding sites.
  • Stage and move supplies for daily work packages and project milestones.
  • Operate material handling machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and telehandlers while maintaining proper operator qualifications.
  • Build and maintain staging locations by assembling shelving, hanging signs, organizing inventory, and clearing scrap.
  • Expedite urgent materials to ensure construction schedules are met.
  • Track incoming deliveries and manage inventory requests using digital systems.

What you need

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • Demonstrate hands-on experience operating a forklift or other motorized material-handling equipment.
  • Bring at least two years of background working in construction, warehousing, manufacturing, or logistics.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with site teams, vendors, and drivers.
  • Work well independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team.

Nice to have

  • Experience reading bills of materials, packing lists, or construction drawings
  • Background working on large-scale construction, data center, warehouse, or industrial building projects
  • Mechanical aptitude or prior experience as a technician or equipment operator
  • Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, and inventory or warehouse management software
  • Experience handling work orders, material requests, or RFIs in a construction or logistics setting

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary focus of this role?

The material handler supports a large-scale data center construction project in Southaven, Mississippi, by ensuring construction, engineering, and trades teams have the materials they need every day.

What type of equipment will I be operating?

You will operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and telehandlers while maintaining required operator qualifications.

What qualifications are required to apply?

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate, experience operating a forklift or other motorized material-handling equipment, and at least two years of experience in a construction, warehousing, manufacturing, or logistics environment.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official xAI careers page.

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