Shipping Specialist II, First Shift

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Shipping Specialist to manage order fulfillment and the movement of inventory across domestic and international shipments. You will coordinate carriers, prepare export documentation, and classify shipments with HTS codes and ECCNs.

As part of the Materials Management team within Supply Chain, you will work with internal teams and external partners to optimize shipping processes, handle forklift duties, and support growth with a strong process

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a shipping, inventory, receiving inspection, or material handling role.
• 2+ years of forklift experience.
• Hands-on international shipping experience, including export docs and coordinating with freight forwarders.
• Experience classifying shipments using HTS codes and ECCN determination.
• Experience with shipping and warehousing software, Microsoft Office, and Atlassian tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage order fulfillment and inbound and outbound shipping for small parcel, LTL, and freight shipments.
• Prepare shipping and export documentation, including bills of lading, invoices, HTS/ECCN classifications.
• Coordinate international air, ocean, and ground shipments with freight forwarders.
• Develop Dangerous Goods and Trade Compliance procedures, and build shipping processes that keep pace with company growth.
• Package and secure shipments, including forklift operation and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Communicate with internal customers and external partners to resolve shipping questions and maintain the shipping area.

Skills

Forklift operation

International shipping

Export documentation

HTS/ECCN classification

Shipping software

Tools

Shipping software

Microsoft Office

Atlassian tools

Job description

About the Team

Supply Chain at Relativity Space designs, implements, and optimizes the end-to-end supply chain networks required to manufacture, test, and launch Terran R, our next generation reusable launch vehicle. Within Supply Chain, the Materials Management team owns the physical and systematic movement of inventory, including shipping, receiving, logistics, inventory control, material handling, and production control. In this role, you will be responsible for inventory accuracy and efficient, timely material movement. You will become a subject matter expert on our enterprise systems (ERP, MES, and others) and work with internal customers across work centers including Avionics, Propulsion, Machine Shop, Tube Shop, Additive, and Structures and Integration.

About the Role

This is a first-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT. The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week.

• Manage order fulfillment and inbound and outbound shipping for small parcel, LTL, and freight forwarder shipments, coordinating with carriers and shipping companies.


• Prepare shipping and export documentation, including bills of lading, shipping labels, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and Shipper's Letters of Instruction, and accurately classify shipments with HTS codes and ECCNs.


• Coordinate international air, ocean, and ground shipments with freight forwarders and customs brokers.


• Develop Dangerous Goods and Trade Compliance procedures, and build new shipping processes that keep pace with company growth, using strong problem solving and a process-oriented approach in a fast-changing environment.


• Package and secure shipments safely, which involves standing for extended periods, operating a forklift, and lifting up to 25 pounds.


• Communicate with internal customers and external partners to resolve shipping questions, and maintain the shipping area, including ordering equipment and supplies as needed.

About You

• 2+ years of experience in a shipping, inventory, receiving inspection, or material handling role


• 2+ years of forklift experience


• Hands-on international shipping experience, including preparing export documentation and coordinating with freight forwarders and customs brokers


• Experience classifying shipments using HTS codes and ECCN determination


• Experience with shipping and warehousing software, Microsoft Office, and Atlassian tools

Nice to Haves (Not Required)

• Hazmat shipping certification and working knowledge of 49 CFR (DOT), IATA, or IMDG regulations


• Experience in the aerospace or launch services industry, including familiarity with flight hardware

Compensation and Benefits

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!

Hiring Range

$23.38 - $35.06 USD

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

Company Notice

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms.