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

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 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.

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 [email protected].

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