Inventory Specialist

EchoStar Corporation; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

EchoStar Corporation is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage the flow of satellite dishes, receivers, DVRs, and related hardware in our warehouse and for field installations. You will handle shipments, receipts, and stock counts to support internal teams and external customers.

The role requires a valid state driver’s license, comfort with lifting heavy items, and proficiency with inventory systems. OT is common, and forklift/pallet jack skills are important.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license in the state you are seeking employment in.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, with overtime compensation.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds regularly and up to 125 pounds occasionally.
• Experience safely operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Proficiency with inventory tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Document quantity and type of equipment stocked in warehouse and on vans.
• Maintain accurate counts daily/weekly/monthly.
• Receive returned equipment, new inventory, and vendor shipments; stock the inventory in the warehouse; prepare shipments for return to the re-manufacturing department, and record distributed hardware information in the computer tracking system
• Complete daily inventory transactions for all products used, linking them to the proper accounts
• Prepare equipment shipments to remote employees, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery

Skills

Driver's license

Flexible hours

Heavy lifting

Inventory software

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

The Inventory Specialist manages the flow of material and equipment (satellite dishes, our award winning receivers and DVRs and associated hardware) in and out of the warehouse supporting both our internal and external customers.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Document the quantity and type of equipment, merchandise, and/or supplies stocked in the warehouse and/or on vans, as well as all materials needed for various installations and service calls
• Maintain an accurate physical count of van products, warehouse products, and saleable products on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis
• Receive returned equipment, new inventory, and vendor shipments; stock the inventory in the warehouse; prepare shipments for return to the re-manufacturing department, and record distributed hardware information in the computer tracking system
• Complete daily inventory transactions for all products used, linking them to the proper accounts
• Prepare equipment shipments to remote employees, ensuring accurate documentation and timely delivery

Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you’ll bring)

• Must possess a valid driver's license in the State you are seeking employment in, with a driving record that meets DISH's minimum safety standard
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, and will be compensated for overtime
• Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and may occasionally be required to lift up to 125 pounds
• Employees must be able to safely operate warehouse equipment (pallet jack, and/or a forklift)
• Utilize computer systems and inventory tracking programs to manage and update inventory records efficiently and accurately

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Range

Compensation: $17.25/Hour

About Our Department

The In-Home Services field professionals lead all field operations and thousands of technicians across nearly 100 facilities across the country. Devoted to building a collaborative and committed group of employees who manage inventory, fleet and performance - IHS is the driving force that connects our customers with the industry’s best products and services for DISH.

About Our Company

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Benefits

We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar Benefits

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. Compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [e-mail] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. If you have questions regarding your application or the recruitment process please email [e-mail]. Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)