Temporary Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Berkeley CA

Description

Please apply directly on our website: About us Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, Bellwether Coffee is a venture-backed, high-growth tech company working hard—alongside other game-changers—to positively transform the coffee industry, making it more accessible and sustainable for our planet and our communities. We’re a diverse team of coffee industry veterans, entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians, human-centered designers, and people-focused rule-breakers who have a passion for making the “impossible” a reality. What we do Our revolutionary electric, ventless, zero-emissions commercial coffee roaster uses clean technology and does not require gas lines or expensive ventilation. It’s the most consistent and controllable roaster available, the lowest carbon footprint commercial roaster ever made, and was designed by coffee people who want a better future for coffee roasting. Our roasting platform allows Bellwether customers to easily and responsibly source green coffee from incredible coffee farms around the world, expertly roast using artisan-crafted roast profiles (or create their own), and share fresh, delicious coffee just the way their customers like it. About you You are a crucial member of the team. You’re an integrity-driven person who enjoys solving problems, rapidly adapts to change, and thoughtfully shares your progress and ideas with the team. You have a sense of urgency with everything you do without compromising quality and detail. You’re naturally empathetic and deeply committed to the equitable treatment of all people everywhere. Our ideal candidate for the Temporary Shipping & Receiving Specialist role demonstrates: a highly collaborative cross-functional approach; dynamic interpersonal and communication skills; exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships; a “can-do” attitude; strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and dependability; proactive and creative problem-solving; a continuous improvement mindset; and the ability, with the support of Operations team members, to develop and implement sustainable and scalable processes and systems. We estimate this temporary assignment will last approximately three months. This is an immediate opening, starting asap. About the position The Temporary Shipping & Receiving Specialist is a critical role within Bellwether’s Operations Team, with primary objectives of providing timely and effective shipping and receiving support, kitting to support manufacturing, and teardown and rework of service parts. This high-impact role reports to Bellwether’s Warehouse Manager, and partners closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Tech Services, CX, Logistics and Finance. Key Responsibilities include: SHIPPING - Confers and corresponds with other departments regarding all aspects of shipments, including order information, shipment methods, specifications, and problem resolution with shipping partners - Prepares documentation for shipments, packing lists and shipping labels - Prepare items for shipment; seals, labels, and affixes shipping labels to packages for shipment, in accordance with shipping requirements and courier pick-up schedules - Stage material in shipment area based upon priority and shipment method. Loads, unloads, and moves packages and other material as required - Compiles and regularly updates parts records in ERP based on outbound shipments - Maintains and manages the shipping schedule, coordinating with shipping companies regarding any special schedule requirements or circumstances. Develops and maintains positive relationships with drivers and representatives of couriers - Monitors national and international shipping costs and efficiencies; recommends and participates in rate negotiations with vendors as appropriate - Requisitions, stores, and prepares shipping materials and supplies, ensuring an adequate supply for operations - Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows safety protocols at all times RECEIVING - Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments. Compares identifying information and counts and/or weights to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records. May inspect, accept, or reject goods received - Receives inbounds into ERP - Delivers or routes materials to warehouse or specified departments as needed - Packs and unpacks items to be stocked, and stores items in an orderly and accessible manner in the stockroom in its designated inventory area. Marks inventory items using identification tags, stamps, or other labeling equipment - Examines and inspects stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisor. Keeps records on damaged stock - Confers and corresponds with purchasing and accounting representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications KITTING - Supports work order parts kitting daily for manufacturing - Ensures kits are complete and staged in a timely manner before production shifts start TEARDOWN AND REWORK OF PARTS (training to be provided) - Executes teardown of parts and components - Supports service parts cleaning for Technical Services Qualifications - High school diploma or GED and two years related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, including a working knowledge of inventory control practices and systems - Ability to operate material-handling equipment, including a forklift truck, pallet jack, shrink wrap device, hand-truck, or other similar equipment, and various hand tools. Forklift certification is preferred, or will be provided. - Knowledge of basic computer operations and software applications, including knowledge of shipping software (e.g. Fed Ex, UPS), database/ERP/inventory systems, and label printing software and printers - English proficiency, written and verbal - Strong communication, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and creative problem-solving skills - Team player with strong ability to build and maintain relationships - Ability to perform measurements and basic mathematical operations - Bias towards action and ability to thrive in a quickly-evolving, fast-paced environment Physical Demands - Must be able to lift minimum 40 lbs - At times, will be required to go into various areas of the facility; office, lab and manufacturing, subject to temp and humidity changes - Ability to sit and stand for extended periods throughout the work day EEO statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, or any other class protected by local, state, or federal law.