Material Handler Raw Materials (Weekend shift Fri.-Sun. 6am-6:30pm)

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.

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the safe movement and accurate control of raw materials, finished goods, and work in process. Conducts cycle counts for inventory, maintains appropriate records and reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – PRODUCTION SUPPORT (Raw Materials) include the following.

· Refers to shop packets to stage and maintain the required quantity and type of raw materials needed for production schedule.

· Be sure floor is well stocked for the start of the next shift

· Returns and accurately documents materials from each work center at the end of each production run.

· Accurately complete the ticketing of finished goods and work in process ensuring the correct shop order and quantity is recorded.

· Checks that end of shift quantity on shop order are in balance and assist in weekly backflush inventory.

· Operate computer related inventory equipment, both RF and keyboard.

· Place finished goods production into inventory.

· Conduct daily cycle count inventories.

· Accurately complete required forms and reports. (Forklift Inspection Sheets, Trucker Log, Trailer Audit sheets, Receiving Reports)

· Place received materials in correct locations and verify accuracy on computer.

· Assist other areas when time allows.

· Learn/backup all tea room functions.

· Support display production lines in the warehouse.

· 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – WAREHOUSE SUPPORT (Shipping & Receiving / Finished Goods) include the following:

• Operate computer related inventory equipment, both RF and keyboard.


• Pull and load onto appropriate trucks LTL/TL customer orders and inter- company transfers.


• Accurately receive all raw materials into inventory from both vendors and inter-plant transfers.


• Properly document all receiving paperwork and related reports in a timely manner.


• Place finished goods production into inventory.


• Pull and send out small package orders utilizing the small package manifest system.


• Conduct weekly cycle count inventories.


• Place received materials in correct locations and verify accuracy on computer.


• Build product displays


• Assist other areas when time allows.


• Learn/backup all tea room functions.


• Support display production lines in the warehouse.


• 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 learn computer related work requirements

· Ability to learn proper operation of Forklift and pass required driving examination

· Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. bags