Shipping and Receiving Associate in Bolder Industries Terre Haute, Indiana at Bolder Industries Inc

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Location: Terre Haute, IN
Company: Bolder Industries
Type: Full Time: 12-hour shifts, day (7am-7pm) | Overtime as Needed

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

• 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

• 1-3 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 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