Inventory Specialist II

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Stock options

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled logistics professional to facilitate aerospace hardware movement across Blue Origin facilities in Washington state. You will coordinate delivery, staging, and transfer of parts and tooling, ensuring accuracy and on-time movements to support manufacturing.

The role requires forklift experience, a minimum of 3 years in manufacturing, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and accuracy in production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Forklift experience required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Willing to use powered lifting equipment, jib, crane or hoists.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of raw material, parts, and tooling to/from work centers.
• Ensure work center buyoffs are completed before moving hardware.
• Stage hardware for inter-plant transport and verify labeling and routing sheets.
• Maintain accurate inventory movements and traceability.
• Escalate non-conformance to support zero-defect manufacturing.

Skills

Forklift experience

Manufacturing experience

Lift 50 lbs

Powered lifting equipment

Shift flexibility

Communication skills

MS Office

MRP/ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

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.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for facilitating the flow of aerospace hardware and equipment to and from various work centers or departments for various spaceflight systems. This scope will require detailed coordination with cross functional teams to ensure accurate compliance with work orders and efficient movement of parts, materials, consumables, tooling and equipment in support of manufacturing. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of manufacturing and production. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Coordination with all applicable Blue Origin departments to ensure on-time delivery of raw material, parts, consumables and tooling to and from the appropriate work centers
• Enforce completion of work center buyoffs prior to moving hardware to the next work center
• Ensure hardware and equipment are properly staged for inter-plant transportation/movement
• Cross-reference and confirm part quantity, part number, serial number, labeling and routing sheet persist with hardware throughout plant movements
• Ensure inventory movements are properly transacted and accurate
• Contribute to zero-defect philosophy by escalating observed non-conformance or design/manufacturing issues that deviate from the nominal process
• Support inventory deviation investigations found within work centers
• Participate in production meetings to communicate part status information to management/leadership
• Ensure smooth and efficient process flow by contributing to development/refinement of queuing software
• Resolve past due invoice, receiving corrections and blind receipts

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• Forklift experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Willingness to utilize powered lifting equipment, jib, crane or hoists
• Must be open to working all required shift hours, including overtime and weekends, as needed

Desired

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong computer skills, familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc)
• Prior experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic industries
• Experience in organizing files and documents
• Past due invoice resolution

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $31.11 - $43.54 Other site ranges may differ

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

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

• 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

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.

Aff

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.