Lead Shipper/Receiver at Cabot Corporation in Billerica, MA

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!

Your Role at Cabot:

Performs a variety of activities which include shipping, receiving, packing and warehousing of chemicals and materials. This includes multiple administrative computer tasks necessary to maintain organization of storage and proper incoming receipt of materials. This also includes facilitation of outgoing shipments to ensure they arrive on time and within quality expectations. The role may require coordinating with corporate logistics function. Assists in maintaining inventory accuracy, performing cycle counts, and investigating inventory discrepancies in both on-site and off-site warehouses. Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the WPS department.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Prepare and pack orders for shipment; prepare and verify documentation; load shipment onto carriers. Receive & unpack goods, and label for identification purposes. Store items in warehouse on floors or shelves and document’s location in the inventory management system.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, hand trucks, etc. as required to properly store and ship equipment and materials.
• May provide work guidance by coordinating day-to-day shift activities for the department while also performing the work of a WPS operator.
• Oversee the day-to-day coordination, preparation and verification of shipments and receipts of materials and equipment. Ensure proper documentation, notification and disposition and reports any deficiencies to manager.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, such as shortages, overages, and damaged goods.
• Ensure safe and correct use of equipment; carry out required inspections and audits.
• Participate in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements. Work in a safe manner and supports SH&E programs. Confirm co-workers, internal and external, use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ensure completion of initial incident reports and notification to Supervisor/Manager, when needed.
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

What You’ll Bring to Cabot:

• Capability to interpret operating instructions; written, verbal and listening communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-based environment. Leadership skills to provide guidance and instructions to others.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to interpret operating instructions; written, verbal and listening communication skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must possess or acquire a Department of Public Safety (DPS) Class 1D Hoisting Engineers License.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s License
• 3-5 years of related experience; prior experience in a leadership role preferred.

We ask that you have been in your current position for a minimum of 12 months to be eligible to apply for other internal positions. If you do not see something that is an exact match today, set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

How We’ll Support Your Success:

• Dynamic, Flexible, Hard Working, Team Environment – We are busy, collaborative, growing, and we are doing really meaningful work.
• The pay for this role is $25.96 to $35.72 an hour during the training period. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skill, qualifications, and experience.
• Benefits, Vacation, Etc. – We offer a competitive package of benefits.
• Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Meaningful Work that is Valued – Customers are demanding sustainable solutions without compromising quality or performance. The work we do is visible, and is helping to create a more abundant, affordable, and cleaner future. It is an awesome feeling to know you’re making a living by making a positive impact in the world; and to be able to say, “I was a part of that.”
• Feedback – we are committed to giving and receiving feedback in a direct and open fashion.
• Support – you are part of a team and deserve to feel encouraged and supported. You will be part of a team that cares about you personally and professionally. Our success depends on your success.

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.

Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.

Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of PayThis is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background ChecksCabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.