Operations Assistant, Summer job

The Suddath Companies•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Summer job position in our Moving and Storage Long Distance Dispatch department. We are looking for someone that is available to work full time hours during the summer months, May-August. Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world. Suddath is an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity.

Requirements

Able to work full-time hours during our peak season, May-Augusr
Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook and have the ability to learn Movers Suite, our move management software
Detail-oriented with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Deadline-oriented, organized, dependable, able to multi-task, with excellent time management skills
Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to learn and effectively use enterprise software, such as move management software; and the ability to learn and effectively use software needed for job-related functions such as timekeeping.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience moving household goods preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to LDD Dispatchers
Copy and scan paperwork to all parties necessary, including coordinators, sales staff, risk management, office staff and accounting department
Assist in monitoring the progress of the daily moves to ensure timeliness and prevent service failures
Assist Dispatcher in providing accurate weights; maintain log of all certified scale tickets and money collected
Assist in scheduling activities as directed by the dispatcher
Answer phone calls effectively handling the needs of all callers
Other duties as duties assigned