We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Operations assistant who will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of transportation of shipments, steel production reporting, steel inventory processes, daily cycle count requirements, accounts payable, supply purchasing and other administrative duties to assist with manufacturing operations.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate transportation of shipments for truckload and less than truckload requirements.
- Participate in inventory activities such as cycle counts and year-end inventory.
- Perform data entry to support production operations, with steel reporting, steel inventory processes, accounts payable or other areas as needed.
- Interface with manufacturing personnel, customer service, purchasing logistics, supervision, and customers on incoming order status, production planning, freight requirements, and shipping status.
- Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in performing daily work responsibilities along with detailed product and production knowledge and responsibilities.
- Identify cost saving alternatives for plant supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, to be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.
Required Skills
- Safety - Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures. Participate in safety training and meetings. Maintain clean and safe work area. Report all injuries/accidents near misses immediately to supervisor or a member of management. Report all unsafe acts and conditions. Use equipment and materials properly.
- Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality. Apply feedback to improve performance. Look for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Quantity - Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work. Strive to increase productivity. Complete work in a timely manner. Work at keeping waste down.
- Dependability - Dependability: Take responsibility for own action. Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Willing to work overtime whenever necessary. Keep commitments. Follow instructions, respond to management directions. Complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Initiative - Readily volunteers. Undertake self development activities. Ask for and offer assistance whenever needed. Look for and takes advantage of opportunities.
- Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gather and analyze information skillfully. Develop alternative solutions.
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data. Use intuition and experience to complement data. Designs work flows and procedures.
- Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gather and analyze information skillfully.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities. Use time efficiently.
- Ability to interact professionally with others; including co-workers, vendors and customers.
Required Experience
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Associate's Degree; or 2-5 years related experience and/or training in shipping/receiving or related warehouse operations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues. Read and interpret documents such as sales orders, production schedules, shipping documents, etc. Write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Able to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and to draw/interpret graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Strong skills and knowledge of Internet Software and MS Software (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ERP/MRP systems.
MiTek® USA Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of state-of-the-art, engineered connector products, engineering services, and computer-driven machinery for the building component industry. We provide the industry's most advanced, most comprehensive, and most innovative software for design and manufacturing. Our products and services are backed up by a team of industry professionals whoare dedicated to one goal – making our customers successful.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.