Material Handler/Driver

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

We are a complementary team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small team, you will perform Warehousing Operations for materials and components. This includes processing receipts from Purchase Orders, improving warehouse capacity, responsibility for shipment of all commodities and aerospace hardware to support internal and external customer requirements. Must support equipment to internal test sites. You will also process the receipt and storage of non-production supplies. Candidate must be a proactive, individual with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills who thrive in a fast paced environment.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Executing daily part shipments including all in-bound and select outbound activity.

• Loading and unloading of trucks in all type of weather conditions

• Work within Logistics team to identify and resolve discrepancies through teamwork.

• Working with personnel to facilitate any special or urgent requirements.

• Work with team to improve and develop systems for process improvements

• Providing back up support for all logistics and receiving functions

• Seeing opportunities for improvement in Supply Chain Organization

• Process Purchase Order Receipts to include resolution of discrepancies with Supply Chain Management

• Maintain systems and processes for routing and distribution of indirect material purchases

• Identifying inefficiencies and present opportunities for improvement within warehouse operations

• Advance any non-compliance of company process

• Ability to learn our evolving processes

• Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 years inventory control experience including handling, inventory and handling of upbeat systems, hazardous waste materials and raw metals

• Experience in Logistics, Transportation, and Shipping aerospace hardware

• Experience with Shipping Department functions which include material handling, packaging critical aerospace hardware, hazardous materials, and raw materials including metals.

• Skills including calculating weights and dimensions using accurate tools and methodologies

• Analytical skills to define problems, collect appropriate and relevant data, establish facts, and draw reasonable conclusions

• Ability to safely drive a forklift and perform acute work

• A demeanor of best-in-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, medical or military environments

• Experience with Hazardous Material Shipments which include DG Certification

• Experience in business dealings with all modes of transportation vendors

• Experience with International Shipments

• Experience with small package Kiosk

• An Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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