Production Assistant - Sunbelt Supply

Floworks International • Pasadena, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sunbelt Supply is a global provider of flow control solutions, boasting one of the largest selections of valves, actuators, and related accessories in North America. They offer in-house valve automation services, including CAD design, fabrication, and repair. Sunbelt Supply is a subsidiary of FloWorks International LLC.

This role provides secretarial, clerical, administrative, purchasing, and expediting support for the automation department. The Production Assistant manages administrative activities, including inquiry and data entry oversight, report generation, office services, warehouse consumable purchasing, and Pull & Ship order expediting. This position also acts as a liaison between the automation department and various other teams such as sales, production, warehouse, expeditors, and shop teams.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel is a must)
• 3-5 years related clerical/administrative experience
• Customer service skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Telephone etiquette
• Excellent follow-up and organizational skills
• The ability to "self-start" and work independently
• Computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Manages vendor selection, pricing, and delivery of branch services such as office supplies
• Maintains and orders department office supplies
• Initiates routine and some non-routine correspondence
• Collaborates and partners with peers within business and other functions
• Schedules meetings, team meetings, and internal events, and maintains an up-to-date calendar
• Reviews new orders and vendor purchase orders for entry errors
• Prepares order folders for all automation orders that will go through assembly/machine shop
• Maintains the production spreadsheet, sends memos, prepares general correspondence and reports, and updates the machine shop log
• Manages multiple types of orders in an effective and organized manner
• Purchases consumables for the warehouse, including coordinating needs, obtaining approvals as required, placing orders, and following up with vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Serves as expeditor for Pull & Ship orders by monitoring order status, coordinating with warehouse and shipping teams, communicating updates, and helping resolve delays to meet customer and operational requirements
• Understands warehouse receiving and shipping procedures
• Manages visitors in the Automation lobby
• Files department and order-related documents

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental coverage (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Employee Assistance Program (includes 3 free counseling sessions)
• Identity Theft Protection at discounted rates

What This Job Offers

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