Hydraquip - Operations Assistant

Employee Owned Holdings - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Operations Assistant at Hydraquip plays a crucial role in enhancing team efficiency by providing operational and administrative support within a distribution center. This position involves a variety of tasks aimed at maintaining organization and facilitating smooth operations, including assisting with invoicing, shipping transactions, and departmental reports, while also supporting various team members in their daily responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of daily invoicing and documentation.
• Assist managers with daily tasks when away.
• Timely and accurately execute and/or log shipping transactions, deliveries, bills of ladings, and other required documentation according to schedule.
• Assist with general sales inquiries including request for quotes, order entry, and status requests.
• Assist with tasks associated with various audits, for example, Inventory and ISO.
• Assist with various departmental reports, for example, open order reports, shipping reports, and expedite reports.
• Work with the ISO Management Representative.
• Assist various department leads with day-to-day tasks and goals.
• Fill in for various positions as assigned by management.
• Follow all policies and procedures as specified in the company manuals, procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintain high employee morale.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and conscientious manner.
• Support and participate in the organization's continual improvement program and conform to ISO 9001 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting Quality Management System objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent secondary education.
• Up to two (2) years of operations experience.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of ERP software is a plus (e.g., P21, Tribute).

Nice-to-haves

• Associate degree is considered a plus.
• Experience in an industrial distribution environment is considered a plus.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment is considered a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plans with company match.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) that allows employees to own stock in the company.