Shipping Specialist II

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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!  

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Facilities, and Security. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a small team, you will be responsible for shipment of all commodities and aerospace hardware to support internal and external customer requirements.   Candidate will also be responsible for all support items that ensure business success within Shipping Department. Candidate will also support all Transportation and other Logistics functions within scope of job. To do so, you are a forward-thinking individual with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills who thrives 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 include but are not limited to:

• Performing daily part shipments including all in-bound and select outbound activity.
• Loading and unloading of trucks in all type of weather conditions
• Working closely with inventory team, production schedulers and engineers, ensure parts are kitted as specified in Bills of Material, with shipments made to ensure production/assembly start dates.
• Work with Logistics team to identify and resolve any discrepancies and resolve through team work.
• Working with manufacturing and engineering personnel, logistics team to facilitate any special or urgent requirements.
• Support Inventory team with performing weekly cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Maintaining stocking areas to accommodate adjusting volumes and storage types as driven by activity
• Work with Logistics Team to improve and develop systems for process improvements
• Providing back up support for all logistics and receiving functions
• Finding opportunities for improvement in Supply Chain Organization
• Identifying any issues with freight invoices

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in Logistics, Transportation, and Shipping aerospace hardware
• 2 - 4 years experience with Shipping Department functions which include material handling, packaging delicate aerospace hardware and, hazardous materials, and raw materials including metals.  
•  Skills including calculating weights and dimensions using proper 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 elevated work
• An attitude of world-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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 Bachelors degree

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.

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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.

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