Shipping'Receiving Specialist B'C Job in New Orleans, Louisiana US

Shipping'Receiving Specialist B'C

Location New Orleans, LA Security Clearance Required? No Security Clearance Required about security clearance definitions Position Description This position supports Space Launch Systems at the Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana. Oversees incoming/outgoing shipments for identification and damage. Coordinates and confirms receipt/shipping documentation for internal/external customers. Serves as point of contact for priority incoming/outgoing shipments. Identifies carrier for shipments and coordinates requirements. Verifies accuracy of incoming/outgoing shipment. Identifies and resolves shipping/receiving discrepancies. Competencies General + Adaptability Generally understands changes in own and others work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors. + Communication Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. + Contributing To Team Success Makes procedural or process suggestions to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups for achieving team goals or performing team functions; tries to provide necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals; listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents; shares important or relevant information with the team; adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team. + Decision Making Recognizes a variety of issues, problems, or opportunities in own and occasionally in other work groups and determines whether action is needed; identifies the need for and collects information to better understand issues, problems, and opportunities. Generally integrates information from a variety of sources; detects general trends, associations, and cause-effect relationships. Creates relevant options for addressing problems/opportunities and achieving desired outcomes. Generally formulates clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time. Generally includes work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups in the decision-making process as warranted to obtain good information, make the most appropriate decisions, and ensure buy-in and understanding of the resulting decisions. + Managing Work Has a general sense of more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Generally ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; tries to coordinate own and others schedules to avoid conflicts. Usually takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion. Technical + Carrier Knowledge Basic - General knowledge of United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, DHL, and Domestic and International Express Mail processes. Preferred - Complete knowledge of United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express, DHL, and Domestic and International Express Mail processes. + Data Packaging Procedures Basic - General knowledge of delivery requirements and packaging procedures. Preferred - Complete knowledge of delivery requirements and packaging procedures and ability to oversee their completion. + Information Retention Skills Basic - General ability to gather, retain, and recall a variety of facts and data in written and/or verbal form for the achievement of work tasks and duties. Preferred - Complete ability to gather, retain, and recall a variety of facts and data in written and/or verbal form for the achievement of work tasks and duties. + Operating Proc/Mat Handling Basic - General knowledge of operating procedures for packaging and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, walking stackers, carts, dollies, box tapers). Preferred - Complete knowledge of operating procedures for packaging and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, walking stackers, carts, dollies, box tapers). + Warehouse Operations Basic - Knowledge of transportation, shipping, receiving, storage, and picking processes including special packaging and handling requirements (e.g., Electrostatic Discharge ESD, hazardous material, OSHA, EHS, container design, and kitting). Preferred - Knowledge of transportation, shipping, receiving, storage, and picking processes including special packaging and handling requirements (e.g., Electrostatic Discharge ESD, hazardous material, OSHA, EHS, container design, and kitting). Basic Qualifications For Consideration Do you have experience working in shipping and receiving? Typical Education/Experience Level B - High school diploma or GED and typically 1 or more years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level C - High school diploma or GED and typically 4 or more years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Job related information This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility - U.S. Citizenship Required. This is a sensitive/safety-sensitive position and is subject to NASA (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing. Business Unit Defense, SpaceSecurity Division Networks Space Systems Program Space Exploration Job Type Non-Management Experience Level Career/Experienced US Person Status Required? Yes Closing Date: 03/19/2012 about closing dates