Warehouse Shift Supervisor

TerraCycle Overview

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse.  

Operating in 20 countries, including 12 in Europe, TerraCycle works with manufacturers, retailers and end users to implement turnkey recycling programs through a range of public-facing services for hundreds of everyday waste streams that other waste management companies are unable to recycle.

In 2019, TerraCycle introduced Loop - a platform that allows brands, retailers and consumers to move from a disposable to durable supply chain, enabling consumers to responsibly shop for a wide variety of commonly used products in reusable packaging. Since its debut, Loop has developed into the leading global reuse platform and is available in France, the United States and Japan.

TerraCycle and Loop have received hundreds of awards and recognitions and have been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com, New York Times, Forbes, Time, and thousands of others.

Job Overview

The Shift Supervisor in Hampden is responsible for driving the receiving duties on the warehouse floor each day. They report directly to the Manager, and work hand in hand to complete tasks throughout the day. They are not afraid of leading by example to set the pace for the rest of the team. Their example is what the rest of the team will look for guidance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Knowing what jobs have come in for sorting from the previous day
• Understanding differences in sorting process depending on what the job expects
• Correctly segregating the jobs as they come in to keep organized
• Ensuring any special instructions that the customer wants is met
• Seeing that every item which needs weighing and recording is attended to
• Setting the working pace for getting the jobs done quickly and efficiently
• Maintaining a complete understanding of what outbound loads we need to arrange for pickup
• Talking with the logistics coordinator about local loads for delivery
• Managing the supply needs of the warehouse
• Processing intercompany trailers efficiently including return supplies and equipment
• End-of-day reporting and data entry into appropriate systems/software
• Maintaining the compliance standards required in the warehouse for audit purposes
• Any other duties as assigned by direct manager 

Desired Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory or team lead experience, preferably in a related waste management field
• Current forklift certification or forklift experience
• Experience operating a bailer
• General computer knowledge – Email, working within multiple spreadsheets
• Ability to receive direction and execute the plan within the team
• Adaptability to changing goals, priorities, or initiatives
• Ability to walk/stand on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Flexibility to work 4-6 Saturdays a year

Compensation

• Hourly position
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance available after 30 days
• 401(k) plan with company match available after 30 days
• 22 PTO + 2 VTO + 9 paid holidays per year

TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to  Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. 

Note: International candidates must be eligible to work in their country of employment.  At this time TerraCycle does not provide for visa sponsorships.

Job description is not all inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.