Operations Assistant

Job Summary

Provide assistance to branch Operations department

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls into the Operations department
• Communicate with van operators regarding delivery information on shipments
• Update van operations regarding changes with shipment delivery
• Update Movers Suite
• Generate reports as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Job Skills Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and follow through

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to two years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; and the ability to learn and effectively use enterprise software such as move management software; and the ability to learn and effectively use software for timekeeping and related functions. Must have strong data entry skills.
• Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed
• Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.

What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development

For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services. The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.