Description
Job description
Why Choose Us?
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
• Referral Bonus Program
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.
How You'll Perform The Role
The shipping and receiving clerk is responsible for coordinating and facilitating all shipping and receiving of finish goods, raw materials and other miscellaneous items for the Katy Plant.
• Completes necessary data entry in shipping portals to properly account for material movements.
• Oversees placement of incoming trucks and interacts with truck drivers providing them with instructions and directions.
• Communicates with corporate procurement on incoming/Outgoing deliveries.
• Work with other plants on material delivery and schedule departures.
• Receives and process POs in a daily basis, verifying all paperwork is received.
• Ensure assigned work area is kept clean and organized.
• Organize and manage shipping files by dates.
• Support the inventory process (BOM Counts, paper roll counts and FG)
• Reconciles AX inventory transactions daily.
• Processes all PDN’s, Product Defect Notifications, daily. (Inventory issue transactions.)
• Researches all inventory discrepancies.
• Assists in the training of new Material Handlers on shipping and receiving procedures as they relate to inventory transactions.
• Prepares semi-annual mock recalls for audits and actual recalls, if necessary.
• Adhere to all plant safety and housekeeping policies.
• Perform other job duties as assigned and support the shipping department on different activities as needed.
What We Need From You
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be a team-player with a “can do” attitude
• 1-2 years of experience in a distribution center, traffic, or a warehouse environment required
• Must be capable of working in hot, dusty areas
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills both oral and written and be able to read basic English
• Computer literate in an ERP system and Microsoft Office with the ability to use workstations or RF scanners, email, copiers and printers.
• Experience driving forklift or other powered industrial trucks
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a sense of urgency.
• Able to work independently at times and with minimal supervision but can also work easily as part of the team when needed.
• Demonstrates initiative and good problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
• Must be able to meet consistent attendance and be punctual.
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 (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.