Position Summary:
National manufacturing and distribution company seeking a highly motivated and organized administrative assistant to support our warehouse operations in Cerritos, Ca. This position requires a multi-tasking individual to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a solid background in warehouse admin and assistant experience and will take a proactive approach in all aspects of administrative duties working closely with the warehouse manager.
Great employee benefits: 401(k), vacation, sick leave, medical, dental & life insurance
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities
- Ensure smooth implementation of processes in place
- Serve as a liaison between warehouse staff and other departments within the company
- Respond to emails and phone inquiries: From customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic files: Related to warehouse operations
- Prepare shipping and receiving documentation: Including packing lists and invoices
- Assist in planning and organizing inventory counts and audits
- Perform general administrative tasks: Such as filing, photocopying, and maintaining office supplies
- Quality control: Inspect products to ensure they meet specified standards
- Hands-on warehouse work: Assist with repacking, handling, and organizing inventory
- Collaborate with the warehouse team: Participate in day-to-day warehouse activities
- Contribute to process improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in warehouse operations
Requirements
- Excellent time management skills: Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize work.
- Multitasking and prioritization: Capacity to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.
- Attention to detail: Ability to notice and address small details to ensure accuracy.
- Problem-solving skills: Capability to analyze situations and find effective solutions.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish preferred: Clear and effective communication in both written and spoken forms.
- Strong organizational and planning skills: Ability to organize and plan tasks efficiently.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite: Particularly strong skills in MS Excel.
- Experience with ERP Systems preferred (Microsoft Navision Dynamics)
- Physical ability: Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds, essential for hands-on warehouse work.
About IPS Industries, Inc.
IPS Industries has been a leading global manufacturer in the packaging industry since 1985. Operating three strategically located distribution centers nationwide, IPS Industries is a minority-owned and operated corporation, headquartered in Cerritos, CA.
Our mission is to offer the most extensive line of high-quality packaging with service that exceeds every expectation and lowers the overall cost of ownership to our valued customers.
Our product lines consist of customizable packaging for major retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, airlines, hotels, hospitals, and industrial sectors along with packaging solutions in the home improvement and automotive industries.
On top of our commitment to providing quality solutions, IPS is also dedicated to making sure we continue to strive to bring new and innovative products to the packaging industry, along with offering sustainable packaging solutions that challenge each process of our supply chain to be energy efficient and on top of recycling practices.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 12/03/2021
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What is your expected hourly salary?
- What motivates you?
- Why are you interested in this role?
Education:
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person