At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Shipping and Receiving Coordinator, reporting to the Manager, Logistics, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Verify all material received for conformity with accompanying paperwork, screen for damage and match deliverables to packing slips
- Transact shipping/receiving operations in ERP system
- Receive all incoming shipments, collect documentation and properly move/store material for future use
- Create and print barcode labels and any other required labels
- File and maintain documentation and records for all incoming shipments
- Process Government Furnished Materials per FAR Part 45 standards ensuring safe, secure receipt, stowage and control of government and customer owned products
- Generate shipping labels for any outgoing shipments
- Collaborate with couriers, scheduled deliveries and stakeholders from relating departments to quickly resolve any issues with shipping/receiving operations
- Either be Forklift certified, or be capable to get forklift certified
- Deliveries: Utilize company vehicles to make deliveries and pickup materials from local suppliers
- Other relatable duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1-2 years previous experience in Shipping/Receiving or Inventory Control
- Experience with ERP software and generating barcodes
- Experience operating loading/unloading equipment
- Familiar with FAR Part 45 and handling of Government Furnished Materials
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience in Aerospace inventory background
- Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
- Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
- Experience with ERP systems
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
- Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
- Familiar with FAR Part 45 and handling of Government Furnished Materials
- Dangerous Goods shipping and handling experience with DOT 49CFT, IATA and IMDG REgulations
- Experience operating forklifts, Stand-Up Reach, pallet jack and all other associated dock equipment.
- Experience with rigging and/or critical lifting equipment and operations
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Pay Range:
- Shipping and Receiving Coordinator I L0: $19.63 - $23.99
- Shipping and Receiving Coordinator II L1 : $23.26 - $28.42
- Shipping and Receiving Specialist L2: $23.07 - $33.19
Salary Range: California
$19.50—$33.19 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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What We Do
Vast is developing artificial gravity space stations to expand humanity across the solar system.
Vast’s mission is to enable large populations of humans to live and work in space, permanently.
Our solar system has the resources and room for humanity to thrive and expand without destroying Earth’s biosphere. Unlocking these resources requires in-space infrastructure and industry at an unprecedented scale.
We are building a world-class team to engineer the human experience in space.
Why Work With Us
We're developing artificial gravity space stations to expand humanity across the solar system in order to enable large populations to live and work in space. Not only is what we're working on groundbreaking, but the team prides itself on living by our values of respect, curiosity, action, and excellence making it a lot more fun to achieve our goal.
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