Outbound Logistics Manager Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

Description

Kaytee is seeking a detail-oriented 1st Shift Logistics Coordinator to join our distribution center team in Chilton, Wisconsin. In this role, you will coordinate the inbound and outbound movement of products, maintain customer accounts, schedule freight, and support daily distribution center operations.

Our Chilton facility works with products for birds, hamsters, rabbits, and other small animals. We offer a clean, welcoming work environment and an excellent benefits package that includes free uniforms, an onsite fitness center, and access to an onsite Health & Wellness Clinic for employees and their families.

If you are organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Check drivers in at the distribution center window and verify load and delivery numbers.
• Record driver arrival times and maintain accurate trucking logs.
• Monitor driver wait times and notify supervisors when a truck has been waiting for more than 30 minutes.
• Schedule inbound and outbound appointments while balancing time slots and avoiding overbooking.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding inbound and outbound trailers throughout the day.
• Enter customer orders into designated systems and websites to initiate the logistics process.
• Provide customers and carriers with pickup information.
• Prepare bills of lading and other required shipping documentation.
• Map and process orders accurately.
• Arrange and book inbound and outbound freight.
• Review shortages and generate orders as time allows to help maintain an adequate workflow.
• Coordinate lost- or damaged-product claims with the Senior Logistics Coordinator.
• Provide backup support for other distribution center office functions as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SAP, or similar business software.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain alert and perform responsibilities in a safe and professional manner.
• Previous logistics, transportation, warehouse, shipping, or customer-service experience is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a warehouse office environment.
• This is position from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. averaging at least 40 hours per week.
• Some schedule flexibility may be required to accommodate employee schedules, special projects, deadlines, and operational needs.

Benefits and Employee Programs

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free life and short-term disability insurance.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with a full 3% company match.
• Annual profit-sharing bonus.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Free uniforms.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic for employees and their families.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Education assistance for college degrees and professional certifications.
• Employee discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.

• Onsite 24-hour gym
• Health and Wellness Center

• Employee referral program with cash bonuses.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro?, Aqueon?, Best Bully Sticks?, Cadet?, C&S?, Farnam?, Ferry-Morse?, Kaytee?, Nylabone?, Pennington?, Sevin? and Zoёcon?. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.