Inventory Specialist II
BLUE ORIGIN
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 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.
Special Mentions
• Relocation provided
• Shifts available:
First Shift 8x6 rotation
Van Horn Specific information
Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintain inventory in accordance with company policies. To include proper labeling, storage, handling, and packaging. To include temperature and time sensitive materials
- Perform cycle and annual inventory counts in accordance with count schedule. Research discrepancies in cycle and inventory counts
- Kit parts to work orders following daily work order pick schedule. To include physically pulling, packaging, labeling and electronically transacting parts from inventory
- Research shorts and mis-picks daily to verify proper inventory
- Inspect and receive parts returning to stock from work orders
- Work with Quality and Purchasing teams to resolve items with procurement and quality issues
- Follow up with purchase team for returns (warranty, RMA)
- Operate company equipment, e.g. electric pallet jacks, various size forklifts, common hand tools, and computer equipment
- Deliver kits and parts to staging and individual work cell areas as required
- Maintain clean and safe work areas following company policies and industry best practices (5 S)
- Inspect and verify incoming shipments to the facility. Must be able to work with shipping and receiving department to inspect and receive larger items that will not be stored in common inventory areas
- Help in the coordination of shipping to and from the facility for out plant processing work
- Work directly with planning and purchasing teams to ensure all daily requirements are met with each job. If materials are not in house for the work order, the stockroom attendant will inform the appropriate party
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of 3 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
A demeanor of best-in-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication
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
Ability to safely drive a forklift and perform acute work
Experience with International Shipments
Experience with small package Kiosk
An Associates or Bachelor’s 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.
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