Administrative Assistant

FARMERS UNION INDUSTRIES LLC•Estherville, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Please visit our website at fuillc.com to learn more! Our Central Bi-Products facility in Estherville, IA collects and transforms porcine material into high quality-feed ingredients and other consumer and industrial products. Learn more about the rendering industry at fuillc.com/central-bi-products/. We are now seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team! We offer a competitive starting wage and a complete benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, paid holidays, 401K, and so much more! Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Areas of Accountability All areas of accountability to be delivered with GRIT - our values of Generosity, Relationships, Integrity, and Teamwork Accounting/Administrative Support Records & Reporting Phone Coverage Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain highest level of confidentiality, customer service, and professionalism to promote a positive image of the Company Answer and redirect all incoming calls to the correct personnel in a polite and professional manner Welcome visitors, organize incoming/outgoing mail, complete general housekeeping, and order, stock, & receive supplies Maintain a log of truck arrivals and departures Enter daily production information including scale tickets, sales orders, and inventory Provide administrative and accounting support to managers and corporate staff and assist in month-end reporting Perform bookkeeping such as entering purchase orders and sales invoices in the accounting system Track “B-Safe” forms and set up weekly safety trainings Maintain and organize electronic records and office filings, as needed Aid in audits by locating and supplying requested paperwork Assist as backup in other areas, as needed Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business or related field, preferred; or comparable education and/or experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
High level of proficiency, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality
Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to learn and be proficient in an ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics experience, a plus
Perform desk work (sitting or standing) for up to 100% of workday
Repetitively use wrist, hand, and/or fingers
Frequently lift up to 10 pounds

Nice To Haves

Shipping, accounting, or other clerical experience, preferred
Bilingual (English & Spanish), preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain highest level of confidentiality, customer service, and professionalism to promote a positive image of the Company
Answer and redirect all incoming calls to the correct personnel in a polite and professional manner
Welcome visitors, organize incoming/outgoing mail, complete general housekeeping, and order, stock, & receive supplies
Maintain a log of truck arrivals and departures
Enter daily production information including scale tickets, sales orders, and inventory
Provide administrative and accounting support to managers and corporate staff and assist in month-end reporting
Perform bookkeeping such as entering purchase orders and sales invoices in the accounting system
Track “B-Safe” forms and set up weekly safety trainings
Maintain and organize electronic records and office filings, as needed
Aid in audits by locating and supplying requested paperwork
Assist as backup in other areas, as needed
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance