Shipping Inspection Technician

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

About the role

The Shipping Inspection Technician supports daily manufacturing operations by performing incoming and outgoing visual inspections of hardware and coordinating shipping and receiving activities. This role ensures materials and finished products are properly identified, free from obvious defects or damage, and accompanied by the required documentation before entering or leaving the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of incoming materials and completed aerospace hardware for obvious defects, damage, cleanliness, and overall condition.
• Verify part identification, quantities, revisions, and labeling against work orders and shipping documentation.
• Confirm required documentation, certifications, and traceability records accompany incoming and outgoing products.
• Report damaged or nonconforming materials to the Operations Supervisor or Quality department.
• Maintain inspection records in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure products are properly packaged and protected prior to shipment.
• Support inventory accuracy by verifying part counts during inspection activities.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• High School Diploma
• Drive and willingness to understand directions and learn quickly
• Ability to be flexible and deal with changing priorities
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a production environment
• Forklift certification
• Experience with packaging high value components
• Experience working in an AS9100 certified or similar environment (ISO, IATF-16949, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a standing or sitting stationary position for 3-4 hours per day (1-2 hours at one time)
• Move about 5-6 hours per day (1-2 hours at one time)
• Frequently lift or carry objects between 26 – 45 pounds
• Frequently push or pull objects between 26-45 pounds
• Occasionally reach at or below shoulder level and occasionally reach overhead
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally bend, stoop, or twist
• Occasionally crouch, kneel, and squat
• Occasionally operate heavy machinery
• Frequently keyboard
• Effectively communicate in person and via telephone or other electronic devices

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match
• Bonus eligible for every role
• Equity in the company