Inventory Movement III

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an Inventory Specialist to support our Operations team on Merritt Island, FL. The role covers receiving, stocking, and shipping of hardware, managing spares, and ensuring 5S and safety in daily activities.

Qualified applicants will have forklift experience, inventory background, strong communication, and a commitment to high-quality work; ability to lift 50 lbs is required. This is a hands-on, on-site position with the A-shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Forklift operation and manual handling tasks.
• Experience with inventory management or warehouses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and support.
• Track and manage test stand critical spares inventory.
• Maintain tool calibration and ensure tools meet specs.
• Receive, unpack, and store incoming purchase orders.
• Perform daily stocking activities and cycle counts.
• Fulfill Work Order hardware and support equipment needs.
• Prepare items for shipment and deliver to sites.
• Maintain stocking areas and adjust for production changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve stocking and material handling.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Application Close Date

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

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 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, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

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!

Special Mentions

A-shift 6:00AM-4:30PM standard 10 hour shift

Responsibilities

• Excellent customer service skills required
• Track and maintain all test stand critical spares inventory
• Maintain tool calibration process ensuring all tools are within specification
• Perform the receipt, unpacking and storing of incoming purchase orders
• Perform daily stocking activities
• Fulfillment of Work Order hardware & support equipment requirements
• Collect and prepare for the shipment of items
• Delivery of hardware, kits, or support equipment to various sites
• Perform weekly cycle counts
• Maintaining stocking areas to accommodate adjusting volumes and storage requirements as driven by production and development activity
• Finding opportunities for improvement in stocking and material handling processes
• Ensure 5S compliance
• Safely handle product with a forklift and/or pallet jack
• Maintain a culture of safety
• Strong attention to detail
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Ability to safely drive a forklift and perform acute work
• Experience with managing inventory
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• A demeanor of best-in-class quality, attention to detail, and dedication
• Self starter with the ability to remain productive with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Desired

• A minimum of 1-2 years inventory control experience including handling, inventory and handling of upbeat systems, hazardous waste materials and raw metals
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, medical or military environments

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiliated Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.