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Logistics Coordinator

Nestlé Purina North America, Jefferson, WI, United States


Position Summary
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what’s never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Our factory in Jefferson, Wisconsin is in the southern part of the state at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers. We are one of the largest manufacturers within the area, shipping more than 3,000 truckloads and 400 railcars of product annually, which equates to over 38 million cases of Fancy Feast®, Elegant Medley®, Friskies®, and Pro Plan®. Of this mass production, our Jefferson factory donates 1.2 million cans of food per year to support over 40 animal shelters and organizations.

As the Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the daily dock schedule and the yard inventory. You will work with leaders to ensure timely and accurate loading of inbound and outbound products, as well as providing loading information and completing paperwork.

The schedule for this position is 2nd shift (1:00 pm – 9:00 pm CST).

Primary Responsibilities

Utilize various information system tools to prioritize and manage loading and unloading workload.

Coordinate dock operations, including dock door assignment and trailer spotting, to maximize dock capacity and ensure proper workload sequencing.

Assign loading and unloading work to forklift operators, highlighting any special customer packaging, loading platforms, or inventory requirements.

Monitor the status of inter‑plant replenishment orders to ensure timely arrival of needed product.

Print pick lists, review completed pick lists for accuracy and completeness and enter order adjustments and shipping paperwork.

Provide systems technical assistance to forklift operators and data stewards, resolving any WMS exceptions, RF problems, inventory and location variances, and other situations that arise.

Assist Manager and Team Leaders in documenting procedures, training new hires, and evaluating the performance of team personnel.

Perform warehouse office clerical functions and other duties as assigned, including running and printing production reports, routine queries, filing, copying.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.

1+ years of clerical and/or production experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, military, or related environment.

The approximate pay range for this position is $33,000 – $48,000. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

Requisition ID: 397810.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Job Requisition: 397810.

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