Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, FL

JOB STATUS: Temporary

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Required

*Please note this position is temporary and will run through end of October with long term potential after that.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Logistics Specialist located at the Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, FL. This fulltime position is responsible for providing logistical support within the Component Refurbishment and Chemical Analysis (CRCA) Facility. Work will be performed onsite at the Kennedy Space Center. This position supports the Space Division at the Kennedy Space Center, FL.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in one or more of the following: scheduling, shipping and receiving, customer support, material planning, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of computer operating system(s) and standard computer applications.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Safe driving record.

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• General working knowledge of Logistics processes.
• Ability to interface with customers and address their concerns/find solutions for their problems.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• A current, valid CDL

Responsibilities

• Receive equipment and materials from customers, document transfer of custody, inspect and document any damage or other anomalous conditions, review customer work request for accuracy and completeness and address any issues found with customer. Report any unresolved issues to management.
• Once verified correct, transfer work request data into laboratory Work Control System (WCS), ensuring all customer requirements are accurately documented. Maintain status of all work in progress in the WCS.
• Relocate incoming equipment and materials to laboratory/shop areas and completed equipment materials back to Logistics area. Return to customer and document transfer of custody.
• Operate vehicle to pickup and deliver received materials, supplies, components, and equipment to various locations at KSC.
• Order laboratory supplies and materials as needed. Upon receipt of purchased material, equipment, or service update receiving records. Deliver received material or equipment to the requester or to warehouse for bulk storage.
• Maintain shop stock by issuing materials on request and ordering replacement materials to maintain required stock levels.
• Locate vendors and price and initiate procurement request for parts and materials needed to refurbish equipment and components being serviced by the component cleaning lab.
• Maintain certifications, licenses, permits, etc., required for performance of assigned tasks, i.e. forklift operator.
• Perform any other related and/or associate duties as required.