Facilities Associate

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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!

Performs a variety of clerical tasks in support of the facilities function. Coordinate and complete facilities and operations work, including but not limited to: scheduling, coordinating, and performing quality assurance of service vendors; supporting company events; planning and executing small projects; maintaining building systems; installing, and maintaining fixtures, furnishings, art, and equipment. Maintain service ticket requests and associated data reporting.

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!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory in accordance with company policies. To include proper labeling, storage, handling, and packaging.
• Perform cycle and annual inventory counts in accordance with count schedule. Research discrepancies in cycle and inventory counts
• Kit parts to work orders. To include physically pulling, packaging, labeling and electronically transacting parts from inventory.
• Order tools and supplies as required to maintain consumables and shared tooling for team.
• Maintain, audit, and inspect tools in accordance with tool management process.
• Support field marking, tracking, and coordination with property office to capture incoming Real Property.
• In conjunction with Facilities Engineering, provide regular audits and reports of critical spares.
• Inspect and receive parts returning to stock from work orders.
• Work with Purchasing teams to resolve items with procurement and quality issues.
• Follow up with purchase team for returns (warranty, RMA).
• Operate company equipment, e.g. electric pallet jacks, various size forklifts, common hand tools, and computer equipment.
• Deliver kits and parts to staging areas or to work sites.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas following company policies and industry best practices.
• Inspect and verify incoming shipments to the facility. Must be able to work with shipping and receiving department to inspect and receive larger items that will not be stored in common inventory areas.
• Work directly with planning and purchasing teams to ensure all daily requirements are met with each job.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or High school diploma.
• Must be able to read and take direction.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Costpoint, and familiar with Inventory software (i.e. Maximo, Coupa, etc.)
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and work extended periods in various climates and conditions.
• Ability to work above 8 feet.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

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.

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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

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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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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