OFFICE ASSISTANT at Kent Nutrition Group in Columbus, Nebraska

Job Description:

Looking to join a five-time US Best Managed Company award winner? Kent Nutrition Group, a member of the KENT® Corporation family of companies has an exciting opportunity as an Office Assistant at the Columbus, NE Plant. We are seeking a highly organized and responsible Office Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support our staff and ensure efficient operation of the office. This role will support the administrative, customer service, and accounting functions of the plant operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for taking inbound calls from customers, intra-company personnel, vendor calls, and follow through on any requests.


• Responsible for paying vouchers, payroll and other weekly and monthly reports.


• Responsible for entering E commerce.


• Responsible for safety and all new hire training.


• Back up scale room responsibilities for receiving ingredients.


• Create and maintain positive relations with all customers by resolving problems using discretion based on experience and company policy.


• Interact with management staff and support them in various projects.


• Ability to learn the process of creating and processing feed orders.


• Ability to work effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.                  


• Abide company rules and policies.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.


• Proven experience as an office assistant or in a similar role.


• Familiarity with office management procedures.


• Proficiency in MS Office and office management software (ERP etc.).


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Ability to multi-task.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Have a valid driver license.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of work history in an office and plant environment providing administrative tasks.

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