Lead Material Handler

Bigelow Tea; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bigelow Tea, a leading specialty tea company, seeks a Shipping and Receiving Supervisor for our Boise facility. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, manage inventory accuracy, and ensure GMP/safety compliance.

The role requires 1 year shipping/receiving experience and 1–3 years in a team leadership role within a fast-paced environment; forklift license is preferred but training will be provided. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year in shipping/receiving or material handling.
• 1–3 years in a team leadership role within a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of UPS and FedEx systems; forklift license preferred but will train.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all shipping and receiving duties.
• Ensure reports are accurately completed and processed.
• Ensure customer orders and inter-company transfers are completed.
• Trace shipments and correct shipping errors with Customer Service when required.
• Operate inventory equipment (RF), and support training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Shipping/Receiving

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

UPS systems

FedEx systems

RF scanners

Job description

Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States. We are a family-owned and operated business and a Certified B Corporation. Being a certified B Corp officially recognizes a commitment that has been part of the company’s DNA since it was founded 80 years ago. Our purpose has always been about much more than making profits. We are committed to good citizenship, ethical business practices, accountability, transparency, protecting the environment, sustainability and supporting our communities. We pride ourselves in caring about each and every one of our employees. We have a long-term outlook and are constantly working to create an environment that inspires people to make positive contributions every day. Bigelow is currently looking for a select, talented individual, that shares our values, to join our growing team

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assigning and overseeing all shipping and receiving duties.
• Ensure all required reports are accurately completed and processed.
• Ensure customer orders and inter-company transfers are completed.
• Assist Customer Service when required to trace shipments, and/or track and correct shipping errors.
• Ensure smooth dock flow and assist with forklift duties as needed.
• Work with freight carriers to solve delivery problems, lost freight, etc.
• Ensure that all small package orders utilize the small package manifest system.
• Conduct cycle counts of finished and raw material products.
• Operate computer-related inventory equipment, both RF and keyboard.
• Assist in development and implementation of shipping and receiving training programs.
• Follow R.C. Bigelow’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Comply with RC Bigelow Safety and Health Rules
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Additional

• Ability to train personnel in all the above
• Ability to learn computer related work requirements
• Ability to learn proper operation of forklift and pass required driving examination

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)

one year previous experience in shipping, receiving or material handling operations or equivalent;

one to three years related experience in a team leadership role within a fast-paced environment where decision making and management of multiple tasks was required, computer related experience, knowledge of UPS, FedEx systems, forklift license preferred but will train.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relate necessary information to applicable personnel. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to understand and apply written, verbal, and visual instructions. Uses sound judgment and practical problem-solving skills to address routine situations involving multiple factors while following established procedures and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Bigelow Tea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bigelow Tea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Ability to solve practical problems

Intermediate

Adaptable to fast-paced environments

Intermediate

Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

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