Shipping and Receiving Coordinator

About the job

Our shipping and receiving coordinator works with our internal teams and external vendors to ensure our cans and concentrates are delivered to cold storage. Additionally, our shipping and receiving coordinator works diligently to monitor and maintain inventory levels of production materials, unpacks and examines all incoming and outgoing shipments, and stocks assets and supplies when available.

This is a full-time, hourly position. You will be a critical member of the production department, a team united by the basic love of producing great coffee. 

The schedule is: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. 

You Will

• Communicate among Blue Bottle facilities and coordinate with internal delivery teams and third party shipping and delivery vendors.

• Create, manage and receive delivery schedules to be shared with all departments and external vendors.

• Use Netsuite and other systems to verify all inbound items are accurate and match the Purchase Order provided.

• Promptly notify internal departments of delivery arrivals.

• Partner with regional managers and teammates to ensure accurate and timely delivery to each cafe or Blue Bottle facility.

• Keep the shipping and receiving space clean, tidy and well stocked with shipping supplies.

• Work with purchasers and finance teams when orders or pricing are inaccurate.

• Maintain and be responsible for all outbound items and provide proper paperwork to each department and in Netsuite.

• Unpack and examine incoming shipments, reject damaged items, record shortages and communicate with shippers to rectify damages and shortages.

• Stock and organize received materials within the facility, making them accessible to our production team.

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of production materials, updating inventory reorder points and reorder quantities as needed

• Prepare shipments for cold storage and elsewhere as necessary.

• Sign-off on all delivery accuracy.

• Be ready and willing to assist our facility teams with shipping coordination.

• Charge the forklift, schedule all preventative maintenance and ensure safe forklift operation.

• Follow and support all Food Safety, Quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices rules and regulations.

You Are

• A team player who thrives when working with teammates and excels when focused on independent tasks.

• Crystal clear in your communication.

• The consummate professional, always engaging in hospitality toward all team members and guests.

• An excellent organizer who continuously tweaks systems toward efficient ease of use.

You Have

• A love and respect of delicious food, coffee and pastries.

• Production experience.

• Experience and comfort working with computers and software.

• The ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time (at least 8 hours per day and 5 days per week)
• The use of hands to handle or feel and the ability to reach with hands and arm
• The ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The ability to squat, bend, twist and reach for items below waist level or above shoulders
• The ability to lift, push/pull, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The ability to listen and speak
• The ability to climb ladders, stairs, ramps and uneven floor and/or surfaces as needed
• The ability to have close visual acuity to perform repetitive visual checking, counting, spotting small defects, determine accuracy of numbers and package

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Blue Bottle Coffee is Tracey Huerta.