Operations Assistant

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Join our team and immediately become part of the largest distributor of conventional, natural, organic and specialty products in the United States and Canada. We serve over 43,000 customer locations with 200,000 different products. Our Warehouse associates supply thousands of consumers with better for you food that nourishes families nationwide. Our retailers range from small family owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in between. Are you ready to make an impact on the lives of others and feel good about what you do? Join our growing Distribution team today

PURPOSE:

Responsible for day-to-day activities and performs a variety of administrative functions including, preparing and distributing reports, timely payroll support, and monitoring shipping supply inventory, in a courteous, professional, and confidential manner for the General Manager and management staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gathers, organizes, and distributes daily, weekly, monthly information and reports to appropriate individuals and departments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides answers to questions from associates and keeps operations up to date with policies and procedures, HR and Payroll.
• Resolves requests, complaints, and problems or refers appropriately.
• Collects information and reports individual productivity for personnel in receiving, shipping, replenishment; as well as individual quality information for mis-picks, mis-slots, and receiving errors – uses APT as necessary.
• Prepares daily detail reports for managers, including, vacation, Daily Attendance Call in sheets, employee write-ups, terminations, and daily attendance.
• Logs any disciplines signed off by employees and returned; turns into HR
• Monitors shipping supply inventory & ensures levels are maintained (partnering with Inventory Control & vendors), and orders office supplies and printer cartridges as needed.
• Provides payroll support including, the preparation of associate reviews, attendance reports for review period, and scheduling changes in Kronos.
• Completes payroll for operations on a weekly basis including entering temporary differentials, and ensuring proper hours are paid.
• Calculates and runs Selector bonus weekly.
• Continually evaluates current processes and makes adjustments as prudent to save time, and money.
• Codes and processes invoices and billing as needed. Manages vendor logs and accrual spreadsheets.
• Books travel for warehouse associates and managers as needed using Concur travel system.
• Administers General Manager corporate credit card.
• Performs other administrative functions as assigned (i.e. typing, filing, and faxing and daily FedEx box
• Produces daily metric reports including: Department hours, Shipped and Received cases, Replenishments. LPN's and out of stocks/shorts.
• Prepares weekly overtime report and Pacific Region metrics.
• Handles co-op cash proceedings – money orders and distribution to Accounts Payable.
• Administers SharePoint site for the facility.
• Prepares communications for the site – including PowerPoint presentations, postings, bulletin boards, etc.
• Attends manager weekly staff meeting and produces meeting minutes.
• Coordinates and plans events as necessary (e.g. associate lunches, picnic, holiday party).
• Performs other relevant job duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Certifications:

• Associate degree preferred and/or related experience

Experience:

• Four or more years of progressive related experience

Knowledge:

• Proficient in all Microsoft office applications, strong working knowledge of MS Excel is required
• Basic knowledge of Company operations
• Understanding of document formats, spreadsheets, and business communications

Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Well organized and able to handle several projects at the same time while adhering to strict deadlines
• Problem solving abilities
• Good data entry skills
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment as part of the normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.