Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space. Ignite upholds our values of competency, collaboration, innovation, reliability, and results through everything we do.

Ignite is currently seeking a driven, detail-oriented Materials Management/Shipping and Receiving, supporting Boeing’s International Space Station Program at Kennedy Space Center located on Merritt Island, FL. This position is a full time position within a long-term contract and is expected to be 100% onsite at KSC.

The Materials Management/Shipping and Receiving will perform a variety of assignments to enable successful development and maintenance of hardware support products. Candidate will assess residual inventory and provide shipping disposition decisions for space flight hardware.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide receiving inspection of all inbound hardware supporting the ISS program
• Create and maintain accurate records of hardware within various inventory management systems
• Perform handling and packaging of critical flight hardware for proper storage and/or shipment
• Communicate with procurement agents and property management to assist in resolving all documentation discrepancies
• Coordinate and assist with movement of all ISS hardware within the Kennedy Space Center
• Perform kitting of parts for on-going projects/repairs to satisfy work order requirements
• Direct the shipping and handling of all ISS hardware departing out of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in support of the ISS program

Physical Requirements/Skills:

This position has physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift, push, and pull 35 pounds
• Bend, kneel, squat, reach, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Use a pallet jack to move materials up and down ramps
• Offload trucks and stage inventory in a warehouse
• Operate various hand tools, power tools, banding machine, pallet jacks, and forklift

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively in a team environment
• Quickly familiarize and adapt to new tasks while under minimal supervision
• Proven ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize multiple assignments in a dynamic and challenging work environment
• Demonstrated self-starter with initiative and ability to recognize and respond proactively to work needs
• Strong data gathering and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer interface abilities
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated follow through of targeted plans
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and/or databases

Education Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years work experience, preferably related to logistics, material management, manufacturing or supply chain. Bachelor degree preferred, but not required. Specific experience associated with the space industry or International Space Station is not required.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.