Logistics Coordinator Jobs in Rutherford, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

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.

Logistics Coordinator

Elizabeth, NJ

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $21.63 - 26.44/hour   

Overview

Responsible for setting up delivery appointments and customer pickups. Notifying customer service representative and warehouse team if there are any discrepancies with shipments. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Set up delivery and customer pick up appointments
• Confirm inventory on product before shipping
• Respond to email in a timely manner
• Assist Warehouse Supervisors with the assignments for the Forklift drivers and other duties
• Assist Warehouse Supervisors on any tasks needed
• Request carriers for pre-loaded shipments and entering loads into TMS
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management
• Make decisions about how to correct situations and errors. Should keep Warehouse Supervisor informed of progress

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, and basic math skills are needed for this job
• Must be computer literate and have knowledge of Microsoft AX, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must be able to problem-solve to make sure that customers are satisfied
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees and management
• Knowledge of forklifts
• Self-managing organization and time management skills
• High School diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Lifting; a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Carrying; a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Pulling; 2 hours
• Pushing; 3 hours
• Reaching above shoulders
• Walking; 8 hours
• Standing; 8 hours
• Kneeling; 4 hours
• Bending; 6 hours
• Climbing;6 hours
• Operation of forklift, scissor lift, or other vehicle
• Visual ability
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Hearing ability
• Reduces the impact of plastic and paper on the environment through recycling and increased recycled content
• Sets a high standard of industry leadership and corporate citizenship
• Creates meaningful benefits for the environment and the community
• Facilitates environmental action by retailers and the community

What You'll Get From Us

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 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 MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen