Northeast Chemicals Inc. (www.northeastchem.com) is a division of United Foods Corporation. The Company is a leading importer, distributor and manufacturer of chemicals for the food and beverage, cosmetic and personal care, pharmaceutical and nutritional industries in the United States. It has been in business for over 30 years and its headquarters are located at the former Continental Baking/Wonder Bread facility in East Brunswick, New Jersey.

We are seeking a self-driven, motivated professional to serve as an assistant for the office and warehouse to perform various duties as directed by company management. Career advancement opportunity available for the right candidate. Future advancement opportunities including Executive Assistant to the President and Mid- to Senior Level Management Position.

For the Office Part:

• Perform office duties as directed, including, but not limited to, handling paperwork, data entry and record keeping, producing and sending emails, letters, company brochures and product literature;
• Creating and editing product labels, brochures, product data sheets, marketing materials and other documents using graphics design software such as Adobe Photoshop;
• Scheduling outgoing and incoming shipments;
• inspect and verify shipments for physical condition and accuracy;
• Coordinating with suppliers, customers and service providers; sourcing and purchasing office supplies, warehouse supplies, machinery, equipment, computers, parts, and other items from vendors.
• Drafting and updating content for our company’s websites;
• Other matters required by the Management from time to time

For the warehouse part:

• Inventory count and verification, record keeping for warehouse and office supplies and equipment; data entry for shipping and receiving and maintain accurate records;
• Running errands using the Company’s vehicle;
• picking, packing and mailing samples and retail packages;
• Assist Supervisor and Management in maintaining compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA regulations and other regulatory requirements for the Company;
• For shipping and receiving, operating forklift and other equipment;
• when needed, manually carrying bags, drums and boxes and placing them on pallets and wrapping them with stretch film and storing them in designated places and steel shelves;
• labeling products with names and batch/lot numbers;
• bar-coding when necessary;
• When needed, operating our grinding and blending machines, tank mixers, pumps, filling and bag-closing machines
• Cleaning equipment, warehouse floors and other spaces when needed
• Other matters required by the Management from time to time

• Required education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma with Equivalent Training and Experience
• Required experience: Administrative Assistant: 2 years
• Warehousing / Operations: 2 years
• Forklift certification is required
• Required languages: English
• Required licenses or certifications: Valid Driver’s License

• Major Medical
• Dental
• Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: East Brunswick, NJ 08816