Shipping Specialist II, First Shift

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

The Shipping Specialist II is responsible for order fulfillment and inbound and outbound shipping, including small parcel, LTL, and freight-forwarder shipments. The role coordinates with carriers, shipping companies, freight forwarders, customs brokers, internal customers, and external partners. It prepares shipping and export documentation, classifies shipments using HTS codes and ECCNs, and coordinates international air, ocean, and ground shipments. The position also develops Dangerous Goods and Trade Compliance procedures and builds shipping processes that can scale with company growth. Work includes safely packaging and securing shipments, operating a forklift, maintaining the shipping area, and ordering equipment and supplies as needed. This is a first-shift position with a standard Monday-through-Friday schedule of 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT. The role has a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week. The Shipping Specialist will support inventory accuracy and timely material movement and work with internal teams across Avionics, Propulsion, Machine Shop, Tube Shop, Additive, and Structures and Integration. The role will become a subject matter expert on enterprise systems, including ERP and MES.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in shipping, inventory, receiving inspection, or material handling.
At least 2 years of forklift experience.
Hands-on international shipping experience, including preparing export documentation and coordinating with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
Experience classifying shipments using HTS codes and determining ECCNs.
Experience with shipping and warehousing software, Microsoft Office, and Atlassian tools.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Hazmat shipping certification and working knowledge of 49 CFR (DOT), IATA, or IMDG regulations.
Experience in the aerospace or launch services industry, including familiarity with flight hardware.

Responsibilities

Manage order fulfillment and inbound and outbound shipping for small parcel, LTL, and freight-forwarder shipments.
Coordinate shipments with carriers and shipping companies.
Prepare shipping and export documents, including bills of lading, shipping labels, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and Shipper’s Letters of Instruction.
Accurately classify shipments using HTS codes and ECCNs.
Coordinate international air, ocean, and ground shipments with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
Develop Dangerous Goods and Trade Compliance procedures and create shipping processes that support company growth.
Package and secure shipments safely.
Communicate with internal customers and external partners to resolve shipping questions.
Maintain the shipping area and order equipment and supplies as needed.
Support inventory accuracy and efficient, timely material movement.