Associate Administration Coordinator

Purina Animal Nutrition is looking for a dynamic Administrative Coordinator to work at our Inver Grove Heights, MN Distribution Center location. The ideal applicant possesses excellent customer service skills, maturity, integrity, and strong attention to detail. Successful candidates make attendance a priority and are reliable and punctual. Excellent communication skills are a must along with a friendly, professional demeanor.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 7am to 3:30pm (can offer flexibility)

30 hours per week

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Job Description

Standard job responsibilities include:
 

·        All scale responsibilities (scale trucks in and out)

·        Prepare documents necessary for manufacturing to fill bulk & bag orders for customers

·        Work with transportation to ensure plant to plant deliveries are timely

·        Process truck loading and unloading paperwork

·        Tracks and investigates weekly shortages

·        Tracks and requests ship life extensions

·        Tracks and communicates updates on show feed programs

·        Answer phones and direct phone calls

·        Assist in monthly inventory cycle counts

·        Assists with yearly company uniforms & composite toe boot ordering process

·        Communicate with a diverse group of people from a variety of departments

·        Assists in ordering warehouse, first aid & safety supplies

·        Assists with purchase orders

·        Assists other departments / areas in an administrative capacity as needed

Skills required:

·        Solid Microsoft Office skills

·        Excellent typing and computer skills

·        Critical reasoning skills

·        Excellent organization and strong attention to detail

·        Ability to work effectively with many different types of people

Competencies required:

·        Excellent attendance

·        Professional, friendly demeanor

·        Team oriented attitude

·        Self-starter/Self-motivated

Experience-Education (Required):

·        High school diploma/GED  

Competencies-Skills (Required):

·        Proficiency with the MS Office suite of programs. 

·        Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written. 
High level of initiative for problem resolution and continuous improvement efforts. 
Ability to work with teams cross-functionally. 
Detail oriented.  

Experience-Education (Preferred):

·        At least 1 year of experience in administrative or customer service desired but not required

·        Competencies-Skills (Preferred):

·        Experience with accounts payables in a manufacturing /warehouse environment preferred Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards/Oracle

·        Well-developed time management and multi-tasking skills

·        Ability to communicate in a variety of methods and with a variety of personalities

·        Ability to deal with ambiguity

·        Ability to deal with a changing/evolving environment  

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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