Operations Assistant - Transportation & Procurement (Part-time)

About the role

Farmgirl Flowers is seeking a highly organized Operations Assistant to support the transportation and procurement details, particularly transportation claims and assistance. The role is part-time to start but has potential for growth.

Responsibilities

• Submitting MANY transportation claims accurately and on time
• Tracking every claim carefully — logging dates, amounts, paperwork, and responses
• Following up with carriers until claims are fully resolved and refunds are secured
• Making sure boxes, tape, and all unglamorous-but-critical stuff get where they need to go — on time and in the right quantities
• Tracking inventory and reorder needs
• Ordering supplies, tracking deliveries, and following up until everything arrives safely
• Keeping spreadsheets, trackers, and records clean, organized, and up to date
• Flagging issues early, spotting patterns, and helping fix problems before they become bigger ones
• Supporting the operations team however needed to keep things running smoothly

Requirements

• Extremely organized and get real joy from tidy systems and clean spreadsheets
• Have a “don’t drop the ball” mentality and take pride in strong follow-through
• Are patient, persistent, and a little (or lot!) stubborn in the very best way
• Don’t mind repetitive work if it means things get done right
• Can stay calm and professional on frustrating phone calls
• Like being the person who quietly makes everything work behind the scenes
• Feel very satisfied when something is fully finished and checked off

Qualifications

• You are not someone who hates details or loses interest before things are fully resolved
• You are not someone who avoids uncomfortable conversations or gives up easily
• You are not someone who prefers problems to magically fix themselves

Benefits

• Enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with a company match
• Available fringe benefits
• Subject to our paid time off/sick policy

Pay and Schedule

• $25/hour
• Full-time potential with business growth

Benefits

• Company 401(k) plan with a company match
• Available fringe benefits
• Paid time off/sick policy

Equal Opportunity Employer

Farmgirl Flowers is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual backgrounds and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Essential Job Functions and Accommodations

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Specific tasks and duties may vary based on business needs. Farmgirl Flowers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process.

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