Senior Warehouse Operator

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Join us as our new Senior Warehouse Operator

You'll be responsible for shipping and receiving functions, ensuring materials are shipped accurately and timely, as well as inventory management and material transfers.

In This Role You'll Make An Impact By

• Picking and packing customer orders accurately for timely shipment.
• Planning and coordinating material transfers between multiple warehouses to ensure materials are on-hand to meet production and customer needs.
• Prioritizing safety in all aspects of daily work and performing daily equipment safety checks.
• Ensuring warehouses are kept clean and organized.
• Actively participating in daily performance meetings, focused on continuous improvements in safety, quality, and delivery on time.
• Scheduling and arranging UPS, LTL and truckload shipments using on-line booking platforms.
• Assisting with cycle counts and site inventories.
• Using enterprise planning software (SAP) to create deliveries, post goods, and perform inventory movements.
• Leading problem solving and improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring they are current and continually improved upon.
• Supporting coordination of domestic and international shipments and documentation as needed.
• Ordering and maintaining stock of shipping, office and warehouse supplies.
• Coordinating waste shipments for recycling and disposal.
• Assisting production assembly lines as needed.
  
  

To Succeed You Must Hold

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience in shipping/receiving, warehouse operations and inventory control
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in multiple units of measure.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and communicate changes accordingly.
• A working knowledge in Microsoft Office programs and SAP.
• Physical ability to move about the warehouse and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Application deadline: December 17, 2025

Expected salary range: $24/hr to $31/hr

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time 
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance  
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program 
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement 
• All benefits begin on your first day!
  
  

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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