Administrative Assistant

Summary/objective:

This position works as a team player to ensure accurate and timely management of data, item records, and administrative tasks across multiple platforms and systems. Tasks will vary dependent upon need, and a willingness to be flexible and adapt is essential to success in this role.

Essential functions:

Administrative Assistants are responsible for carrying out day\-to\-day duties including data entry, maintaining and updating product information, and completing Excel\-based projects and reporting. Administrators manage item setup and maintenance and invoice orders through various online portals, communicate with suppliers to gather information, and support the team with additional administrative projects as needed.

Competency:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, strong attention to detail, and the ability to navigate multiple online platforms and customer portals are critical to the success of this role. Basic math skills, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously are also essential.

Work environment: Duties will be performed in a standard office environment. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Physical demands: Must be able to sit for long periods of time, and at times bend, twist, and lift up to 15lbs.

Work Hours:

Generally, this position will work Monday\-Friday, 8:00a.m.\-4:00p.m.

Required education and experience: No education is required, but administrative assistant experience is necessary. Qualified candidates must also have basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel and Outlook.

Preferred education and experience: Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English is preferred but not required.

Affirmative action plan/equal employment opportunity (AAP/EEO) statement United Fruit and Produce is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. However, applicants must have the ability, either with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant is applying.

Other Duties: United Fruit and Produce values hard work and recognizes teamwork as an essential component to meeting our customers’ needs. Please note that duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Pay: $18\.00 \- $20\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked for United Fruit and Produce before?
• Do you have reliable transportation to work?

Experience:

• admin: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person