Shipping Lead

 Category Logistics

 Position Type Full_time

Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest growing beverage companies in the US. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That’s why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. 

• We are the #1 and fastest growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.

• Our core mission is that we put people and the planet first and by doing this, it will be good for our business.

• We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.

• Our Company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

• We are committed to annual charitable giving by delivering upon our 1% profit pledge.

• We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing; recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Being a part of the Milo’s TEAm, you’ll get to collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they’re doing.

And as a "People First" company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race or creed.  Some of the great things offered that reflect our commitment include:

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities for various roles

• 100% employer paid medical premium for our associates and their families

• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits

• 401K with a company match

• Company paid Life Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement assistance

• Continuous learning opportunities through various platforms and resources

• A robust parental leave program

• Care Relief Fund to help Associates in need

• Associate Assistance Program

• Paid volunteer time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Shipping Lead assists the Shipping Supervisor with operations and is accountable for ensuring scheduled movement of finished product and raw materials are executed in a timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate process flow and scheduling for the shipping and receiving area.

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills of all jobs within the department.

• Coach and mentor shipping and receiving employees.

• Ensure required paperwork is completed for pre and post shift activities.

• Ensure team members follow GMP/QA, sanitation and procedures.

• Make recommendations or improvements to the Shipping Supervisor.

• Notate process irregularities and communicate with team members to correct problems.

• Ensure proper rotation of product is loaded using FIFO system.

• Ensure compliance for loading and replenishment of partial pallets.

• Responsible for ensuring trucks and trailers are loaded accurately per order requests.

• Safely utilize yard mule for transportation of raw materials.

• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required.

• Uphold and participate in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy and MMAD volunteering opportunities.

• Invest in and is an example of Milo’s Responsibility commitment which includes environmental, social, and corporate governance components.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This position has food Safety Responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Applicants must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and perform basic mathematical functions.

• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and retain a class A CDL.

• Forklift and electric pallet jack certification will be required upon job placement.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, see, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.