We are seeking an Administrative Assistant (Transportation) to join our team! You will perform clerical and administrative functions in order to drive company success.

United Fruit and Produce is a wholesale produce distributor servicing clients all over the Midwest. Throughout our operation, we work as one team to ensure we are delivering the highest quality products and satisfaction to consumers. Our rapidly growing operation has been in business for over 100 years in St. Louis, Missouri, and we look forward to continuing this tradition for many years to come.

Job title: Administrative Assistant (Transportation)

Classification: Exempt, O/T Ineligible

Salary range: $37,500-$40,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Company paid health insurance, elective vision and dental insurance, option to participate in medical and dependent FSA, 401k with company match at 2%, and paid time off.

Reports to: Transportation Director

Summary/objective: This position works as a team player to ensure all orders are loaded, tracked and documented in a timely and accurate manner. Tasks will vary dependent upon need, and willingness to be flexible and adapt is necessary.

Essential functions: Administrative Assistants are responsible for carrying out the day-to-day duties of processing orders, tracking, and ensuring all loads and updates are complete and accurate. Administrators also communicate regularly with the buyers and sellers, drivers, and their team.

Competency: Basic math skills, communication skills, and attention to detail are critical to the success of this role.

Supervisory responsibilities: This position does not have any supervisory duties.

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.

Position type and expected hours of work: This position is full time and will generally work Monday-Friday, 7:30a.m.-4:00p.m. After hours and weekend availability is required.

Travel: No travel is required for this position; however, candidates must have reliable transportation to and from work to ensure punctual and consistent attendance.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities:

• Draft correspondences and other formal documents
• Plan and schedule appointments and events
• Greet and assist onsite guests
• Answer inbound telephone calls
• Develop and implement organized filing systems
• Perform all other office tasks

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in office administration or other related fields
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• ​Strong organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to be available on the weekends?

Experience:

• office admin: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person