Job Information
Amazon Lead Transportation Coordinator, Project Kuiper in Kirkland, Washington
Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirements: 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.
Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
Key job responsibilities
Accurately and efficiently ship and receive material for both production and development efforts
Use proprietary software and ERP systems to virtually receive material
Document system issues, process flaws and inefficiencies
Communicate with engineering, quality control, purchasing and other related departments to resolve problems
Efficiently move material between sites both physically and virtually
Operate equipment including: forklifts, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and hand cart
Accurately track and account for all material and equipment loaded and unloaded from vehicles
Accurate data collection while recognizing trends in volume
Act as main point of contact for escalations for Transportation Coordinators
Effectively communicate high priority matters with leadership
Additional requirement
- Willing to work all shifts, including evenings and weekends, depending on business needs
A day in the life
A day in the life of a Lead Transportation Coordinator includes, but is not limited to, offloading materials from trucks, receiving material against purchase orders, moving material between sites and locations internally, and communicating with internal customers to deliver results. Act as main point of contact for escalations for Transportation Coordinators.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
3 year in supply chain, operations, warehousing, inventory control or related experience
3 year experience using Microsoft Excel to navigate and interpret data
3 years leadership experience
Able to lift up to 49 pounds
Able to stand/walk for up to 10 hours
Preferred Qualifications
Be comfortable working with high levels of ambiguity
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Previous dangerous goods training/knowledge
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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.