Shipping and Receiving Associate II

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.

Vast is looking for a Shipping and Receiving Associate II, reporting to the Supervisor, Operations, E2 to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Mojave location.

Responsibilities: 

• Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, screen for damage and match deliverables to packing slips
• Transact shipping/receiving operations in ERP system
• Receive all incoming shipments, collect documentation and properly move/store material for future use
• Create and print barcode labels and any other required labels
• File and maintain documentation and records for all incoming shipments
• Process Government Furnished Materials per FAR Part 45 standards ensuring safe, secure receipt, stowage and control of government and customer owned products
• Generate shipping labels for any outgoing shipments
• Collaborate with couriers, scheduled deliveries and stakeholders from relating departments to quickly resolve any issues with shipping/receiving operations 
• Either be Forklift certified, or be capable to get forklift certified
• Deliveries: Utilize company vehicles to make deliveries and pickup materials from local suppliers
• Other relatable duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-2 years previous experience in Shipping/Receiving or Inventory Control 
• Experience with ERP software and generating barcodes 
• Experience operating loading/unloading equipment

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in Aerospace inventory background
• Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
• Experience with ERP systems
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
• Dangerous Goods shipping and handling experience with DOT 49CFT, IATA and IMDG REgulations
• Experience operating forklifts, Stand-Up Reach, pallet jack and all other associated dock equipment.
• Experience with rigging and/or critical lifting equipment and operations

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Salary Range: California$22—$31 USDCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

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