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August 21, 2024
ALDI
Batavia
FULL TIME
Sustainability Specialist - Packaging
Have a passion for doing what’s right? So do we. Because we don’t just keep our prices low. We’re also using our innovations to lessen the impact of our practices. In the past couple of years, we’ve sponsored health and wellness programs, embraced solar power and so much more. On our National Sustainability team, it’s as much about protecting our planet as it is our people – and your work will help do just that.
In this role the Sustainability Specialist - Packaging will be responsible for working on projects related to ALDI’s sustainable packaging goals, and works closely with national buying and procurement teams, international teams, and value chain optimization teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in packaging sustainability.
Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $85,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $90,000 | Year 3 - $95,000
Work Location: Batavia, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
In this role the Sustainability Specialist - Packaging will be responsible for working on projects related to ALDI’s sustainable packaging goals, and works closely with national buying and procurement teams, international teams, and value chain optimization teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in packaging sustainability.
Position Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary: $85,000
Salary Increases: Year 2 - $90,000 | Year 3 - $95,000
Work Location: Batavia, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Collaborates with leadership to make decisions on products based on Corporate Responsibility standards, handle escalated social and environmental issues, and promote efficient implementation of department initiatives.
- Informs management of impending legislative, sustainability, and social matters.
- Recommends process improvements for area of responsibility.
- Supports direct leader in the training of new employees.
- Manages reporting requirements for all teams by working with the appropriate managers and assistants to ensure accurate submission to stakeholders.
- Maintains Corporate Responsibility programs and procedures in conjunction with management.
- Conducts extensive research within area of responsibility and creates reports/summaries on the appropriate course of action to take.
- Analyzes data and makes recommendations to leadership on new programs that could be implemented to address emerging trends.
- Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of Corporate Responsibility industry trends.
- Maintains full knowledge of, and supports further development of, the company’s Corporate Responsibility policies, goals, and key performance indicators (national and international).
- Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to leadership.
- Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
- Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
- Prepares written materials to meet purpose and audience.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to analyze data and make recommendations based on findings.
- Knowledge of products and services of the company.
- Associate's Degree in Business, Economics, Sustainability, Supply Chain or a related field required.
- A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Corporate Responsibility required.
- Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
- Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
- Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
- Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
- Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
- Domestic travel required.
- Up to 10%.
ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
- 401(k) Plan
- Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Perk Spot National Discount Program
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
- Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
- Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
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