Shipping and Receiving Associate

Bolder Industries; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolder Industries is seeking a Logistics Associate for its Terre Haute, IN plant. The role involves executing on-site logistics operations including inbound feedstock coordination, outbound shipments, inventory control, and warehouse activities.

The position supports production uptime and customer delivery commitments. You will work with the Operations and Logistics Manager to implement systems, develop SOPs, and drive continuous improvement across TH plant operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy operations environments.
• Knowledge of transportation, freight, and inventory management.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, compliance & sustainability in logistics operations.
• Coordinate inbound feedstock deliveries to support plant operations and manage outbound shipments.
• Oversee warehouse operations, inventory accuracy, and cycle counts.
• Assist in ERP/WMS system implementation and SOP development; support KPI reporting.

Skills

Logistics operations

Inventory management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)

WMS platforms

Job description

Description

Logistics Associate

Location: Terre Haute, IN

Company: Bolder Industries

Type: Full-Time (M-F) 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Position Overview

The Logistics Associate is responsible for executing all on-site logistics operations at Bolder Industries’ Terre Haute (TH) plant, including inbound feedstock coordination, outbound finished goods shipments, inventory control, and warehouse operations. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective material flow while supporting production uptime and customer delivery commitments.

The Logistics Associate will execute processes and systems, and participate in continuous improvement activities across TH.

This day shift position reports directly to the Operations and Logistics Manager at TH.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Compliance & Sustainability

• Comply with all safety regulations, including OSHA and DOT requirements
• Enforce safe loading/unloading and material handling practices
• Maintain compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements related to material transport and storage
• Support sustainability objectives through efficient logistics and waste reduction

Logistics & Transportation Management

• Coordinate inbound deliveries of feedstock materials (e.g., end‑of‑life tires) to support uninterrupted plant operations
• Manage outbound logistics for recovered carbon black (rCB), oil, and steel shipments
• Schedule and optimize freight, working closely with carriers and third‑party logistics providers
• Monitor transportation costs, service levels, and on‑time performance

Warehouse & Inventory Control

• Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, storage, staging, and shipping
• Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Execute inventory control processes (cycle counts, audits, reconciliation)
• Ensure proper material handling and storage practices

Systems & Process Development

• Support implementation of future ERP/WMS systems for logistics tracking and reporting
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all logistics activities
• Support KPIs and reporting dashboards (inventory accuracy, freight cost per ton, on‑time delivery, etc.)
• Serve as a team member in continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or heavy operations environments
• Knowledge of transportation, freight, and inventory management
• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and/or WMS platforms
• Experience in startup or high‑growth plant environments
• Background in recycling, sustainability, or circular economy industries
• Lean / Six Sigma experience
• Experience managing bulk materials or commodities logistics

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety performance (TRIR, near misses, incidents)
• On‑time inbound and outbound delivery performance
• Freight cost per ton
• Inventory accuracy (%)
• Warehouse throughput and cycle time
• Production downtime attributable to material shortages