Distribution Center Assistant

Grainger Businesses • Gresham, OR

1d • $27 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center (DC) Assistant will support a Director and team by providing a wide range of administrative support and implementing processes to meet business objectives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience Required
• 1+ years administrative experience Required
• Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of departmental policies and procedures to answer questions and handle day-to-day activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, and ability to learn/use other software as needed.
• Possess good attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of integrity.
• Ability to complete assignments within established timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the leader’s time through calendar support and scheduling, including preparing any necessary documentation (e.g., agenda, presentations) for scheduled events.
• Act as first point of contact for general department inquiries, providing superior customer service and ensuring all incoming requests (e.g., emails, phone calls, visitors, etc.) are prioritized and handled in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate DC tours and onsite meetings including conference room reservations, meeting setup and implementation (including technology), and vendor management.
• Monitor inventory and procure warehouse supplies that are essential to order processing.
• Accurately complete departmental/building metrics and financial reporting that directly impact DC achievement award status.
• Assist with the organization and execution of team member engagement activities such as round tables and recognition.
• Support DC communications by maintaining bulletin boards, updating communications on display monitors, and may be a contributor to internal social media platform.
• Compose, modify, and proofread routine correspondence, reports, or presentations from rough drafts and general instructions.
• Make travel arrangements, reconcile travel and expense reports, and process procurement invoices.
• Maintain confidential departmental files, records, and procure office supplies.
• Serve as a back-up for the HR assistant duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment.
• Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits.
• Safety shoes provided (where applicable).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED