Shipping Specialist III

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 diverse 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 commitment 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.  
 
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! 

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 proactive, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast paced environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Executing 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

• Identifying opportunities for improvement in Supply Chain Organization

• Identifying any issues with freight invoices

Qualifications:

• Experience in Logistics, Transportation, and Shipping aerospace hardware

• 3-5 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.

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 Bachelors degree

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $28.09-$39.32

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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 d