Operations Assistant

The Armstrong Company is seeking a high energy and dynamic Operations Assistant who will be responsible for ensuring day-to-day operational functions are running efficiently and all safety measures are being consistently followed. The right candidate will be one who works well under pressure, thinks out-of-the-box, and is highly self-motivated. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist and ensure that all paperwork and documentation is prepared for crews daily.
• Converse with crew leaders to confirm all special instructions are clearly defined and understood.
• Confirm that all equipment needed for the proper completion of each project is furnished and available in a timely manner. 
• Enforce the uniform dress code at all times.
• Maintain and improve fleet safety.
• Maintain fleet maintenance records.
• Monitor and schedule upcoming fleet maintenance.
• Monitor electronic logging devices.
• Train drivers on company supported devices and applications.
• Manage the driver qualification process.
• Any other duties as assigned by Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• General technological / computer skills.
• Ability to learn and understand new technology platforms.
• Ability to teach others in clear and effective ways to use devices and applications furnished by the company or its customers.
• Effective teamwork and leadership skills
• Must have a strong work ethic and overall positive attitude

PREFERRED:

• Logistics/Warehousing/Transportation experience or training
• Bilingual 
• IT experience or capabilities
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  
• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to sit for long periods; stand and walk frequently; and bend, stoop, and reach occasionally.