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Operations Specialist

EchoStar

EchoStar

Operations
Germantown, MD, USA
USD 43,500-62k / year + Equity
Posted on May 8, 2025

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Specialist in our Hughes Network Systems division. This position falls within our Manufacturing Operations Facility located in Germantown, MD.


Responsibilities:

  • Use SAP software to process and confirm picks, deliveries and sales orders.
  • Review and take action on multiple daily shipping reports.
  • Pack domestic and international sales orders.
  • Create shipping labels for small package outbound UPS and FEDEX.
  • Pick, process and load palletized truck load orders.
  • Monitor and initiate requisitions for shipping supplies as warranted.
  • Interact with internal customers (Business Groups) to fulfill their sales order demands and provide status updates.
  • Contact freight companies for pick-ups.

Basic Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Forklift Certification

Essential Qualifications:

  • Must have the ability to climb ladders.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong PC skills, including the ability to learn new software applications.
  • Experience with SAP is preferred
  • Previous warehouse and/or outbound shipment experience

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level and competencies. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

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Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $43,500.00 - $62,000.00

EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all–from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!

  • Financial: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability

  • Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)

  • Employee Incentives: Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet

  • Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to developing and promoting an inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer- Veteran/Disability. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Persons or those able to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearances may be required for certain positions. EEO is the law.