Shipping Coordinator

Novolex; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Shipping Coordinator to join our Meriden manufacturing team in Kentucky. The role coordinates daily shipments, processes ERP transactions, and maintains inventory accuracy while supporting quality and customer service initiatives.

The position requires 3–5 years in shipping/logistics, strong Excel and ERP skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities. Occasional overtime may be needed to meet demand and end-of-month activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of experience in shipping, logistics, warehouse operations, inventory control, or manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments and inbound deliveries.
• Process shipping, receiving, inventory, and transfer transactions in the ERP system.
• Prepare shipping documentation, bills of lading, packing slips, labels, and carrier paperwork.
• Schedule freight with approved transportation providers.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through transaction processing, cycle counts, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with customer routing requirements and shipping specifications.
• Support SQF, GMP, OSHA, food safety, and inventory traceability requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Customer Service, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Quality to support operational goals.
• Assist with physical inventories, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

WMS

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Job Description

Shipping Coordinator

Florence, KY

Compensation Includes

• Starting pay rate $25.48 - $35/hour

Overview

Novolex is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Shipping Administrator to join our Meriden manufacturing team. In this role, you will coordinate daily shipping and receiving operations to ensure the accurate, timely, and efficient movement of finished goods, raw materials, and production supplies. You will serve as a key liaison between Production, Warehouse, Scheduling, and Quality while maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting world-class customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily outbound shipments and inbound deliveries
• Process shipping, receiving, inventory, and transfer transactions in the ERP system
• Prepare shipping documentation, bills of lading, packing slips, labels, and carrier paperwork
• Schedule freight with approved transportation providers
• Maintain inventory accuracy through transaction processing, cycle counts, and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with customer routing requirements and shipping specifications
• Support SQF, GMP, OSHA, food safety, and inventory traceability requirements
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Customer Service, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Quality to support operational goals
• Assist with physical inventories, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of experience in shipping, logistics, warehouse operations, inventory control, or manufacturing
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
• Manufacturing experience
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Forklift experience or certification

Work Environment

This position works in both an office and manufacturing environment, requiring frequent interaction with warehouse and production personnel. Occasional overtime may be required to support customer demand, month‑end activities, inventories, and audits.

Company Benefits

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 [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen