Shipping Coordinator

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision and more!
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The shipping coordinator will handle shipping an inventory record for the plant.

Functions and key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Follow GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements.
• Organize and assign drivers for loading and unloading of daily shipments.
• Print and put packets together for daily live shipments and customer pickups: AX confirmation sheets, Transplace cover sheets, and inspections sheets.
• Create and print Bill of Ladings for each shipment
• Print and put packets together for all pre-loads for the week / weekend
• Communicate with Transplace throughout the day via email and phone to ensure all carriers arrive at Alsip for pickup
• Check shipping cube, send shipping requests to Transplace via AX, and email it to Transplace
• Cover as needed: Print production labels / packets / production schedule / Scan Inventory sheets
• Communicate with CSRs via email / phone for any changes, shipping adjustments.
• Communicate with forklift operators and spotter on what is needed to load / unload, or if any load shortages / issues.
• Assist all drivers arriving at the shipping window

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• 3 to 5 years clerical experience in traffic or shipping and receiving environment
• 2 years of Forklift experience
• Must have basic reading, math and communication skills.
• Ability to use computer and use Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Experience leading a team preferred.

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.