Service Shop Administrative Assistant
GILLMAN HOME CENTER · Batesville, IN · 6 days ago
AdministrativeFull-time
About the role
The service shop assistant handles daily phone communication, auto part ordering, and shop paperwork.
Responsibilities
- Treat all team members, vendors, and customers with courtesy and respect.
- Answer shop telephone: transfer calls, take messages, help troubleshoot common issues over the phone, schedule service visits.
- Check and respond to emails throughout the day.
- Organize shop paperwork.
- Ensure invoices are correct and have the correct Purchase Order (PO) number.
- Order parts by sourcing multiple options, getting the best deal, and communicate arrival times to the shop manager for scheduling.
- Organize and inventory shop-stocked items; reorder when quantities get low.
- Drive to pick up parts.
- Pick up/drop off vehicles as needed.
- Coordinate with store contacts for scheduled service visits, ensuring equipment availability.
- Maintain an up-to-date list of all trucks and forklifts; ensure GHC Central vehicle tracking is accurate.
- Serve as the contact for PM forklift service for all store locations.
- Ensure a safe working environment; identify and report safety issues or concerns to management.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Organization
Work Environment
This role is primarily inside the shop. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day.
- Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.
- Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Schedule
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Weekdays, Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of auto service shop management experience preferred.
- Must have an active driver’s license.
- Computer skills.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance
- 401k plan with employer contribution
- Free $25k Life Insurance Plan
- Employee discount
- Vacation time