Shipping/Logistics Lead Technician, Project Kuiper

Description

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates 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.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Shipping/Logistics Lead Technician to join our fast-paced warehouse environment. In this role, you will be responsible for working with a team of technicians and engineers to organize domestic satellite shipments, coordinating outbound shipments, and ensuring optimal productivity and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, robust communication skills, and a keen eye for process improvement to drive our team's success in meeting service level agreements and maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Key job responsibilities

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators and service level agreements
• Communicate important information to transportation, launch, engineering, planners, procurement, and other related departments to resolve problems
• Accurately label dangerous goods for domestic and international shipments
• Maintain quality control and accuracy in the satellite shipping operations
• Oversee and coordinate outbound processes
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and proper equipment usage
• Monitor and prioritize urgent requests and high-priority tasks
• Collaborate with cross-competent teams on process improvements
• Ensure proper metrics tracking and record-keeping
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues to maintain operational efficiency
  
  

A day in the life

As a Shipping/Logistics Lead Technician, you'll play a vital role in managing daily satellite shipping operations, working closely with a variety of stakeholders to ensure smooth operations. Your day involves monitoring outbound processes, from coordinating outbound shipments to coordinating all logistics involved with domestic satellite movements, while maintaining service level agreements and quality standards. You'll act as a key problem-solver, and addressing urgent requests. The role requires constant communication with various stakeholders to track performance metrics, and implement adjustments to meet operational targets.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Experience working with SAP/ERP systems
• Experience communicating across cross-competent teams
• Experience with shipping dangerous goods
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Standing up to 8 hours a day
• Ability to work flexible shift assignments, including overtime and weekends as required, in a 24/7 operation environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in outbound shipping of dangerous goods
• General understanding of lean manufacturing
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic manufacturing fields
• Forklift certified and experience with handling equipment
• Detail oriented, organized, and demonstrates a high sense of urgency
  
  

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $61,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $100,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A3043997