Transportation Operations Administrative Assistant – McCalla

Location: McCalla, AL
Job ID: 25933BR
Department: Distribution
Date Posted: Sep 11, 2023

$36 - 50k

Onsite

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Description

• Managing the accurate and timely execution of time and payroll administration for Transportation Business Development and Transportation Operations corporate offices
• Planning and coordinating HR/Administrative processes and corporate community efforts within the department
• Providing clerical and administrative support for Transportation Business Development and Transportation Operations department personnel
• Supporting the Freight Compliance Analyst and performing back-up duties for this position
• Auditing a random sampling of unloading services purchase orders for Merchandise Payables and validating charges are accurate and
• Resolving issues related to unloading charges and third-party vendors

The responsibilities listed on this posting are not intended to be all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

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Required Qualifications

• Be able to work flexible hours and be available on weekends
• Be able to work extended periods of time
• Be able to successfully complete battery of Clerical & Microsoft Skills Tests (before his or her start date in the position)
• Be able to apply general Accounting practices and support SOX compliance guidelines
• Be able to be detail oriented
• Be able to handle change on a regular basis
• Be able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Be able to maintain confidential and proprietary information
• Be able to multitask and prioritize work
• Be able to be objective
• Be able to work independently with little supervision
• Have one-year clerical experience working in Distribution, Transportation, or an analytical field
• Have analytical skills
• Have computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Office
• Have decision making skills
• Have interpersonal skills
• Have negotiation skills
• Have oral and written communication skills
• Have problem solving skills
• Have researching skills
• Have technical and computer skills
• Have time management skills
• Have knowledge of auditing principles
• Have knowledge of Industrial Operations safety rules and practices
• Have knowledge of major Publix systems and the inter-relationships of those systems
• Have knowledge of Managers’ Reference Library (MRL) for Distribution
• Have knowledge of mathematical principles associated with business and finance
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Have knowledge of Oasis Timekeeping System, managing Time Off Requests and TPASS system
• Have knowledge of office etiquette, proper phone etiquette, filing, grammar rules, and written and verbal communication
• Have knowledge of payroll processing
• Have knowledge of Publix, Industrial Operations and Distribution policies and guidelines
• Have knowledge of Publix benefit programs
• Have knowledge of Publix corporate culture and structure
• Have knowledge of Publix internal departments
• Have knowledge of Publix structured writing
• Have knowledge of Publix’s organizational structure
• Have knowledge of reporting tools and data sources
• Have knowledge of software, systems, and applications used in the Corporate Transportation department (TMS, Marwood-PIMS, PCMiler)
• Have knowledge of SOX compliance regulations and
• Have knowledge of the transportation industry

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Preferred Qualifications

• Current McCalla Distribution associate
• Have an Associate’s degree in Business, Transportation or a related field or equivalent experience and
• Have three years’ clerical experience working in Transportation

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health plan (with prescription benefits)
• Group dental plan
• Group vision plan
• Sick pay
• Long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Paycheck direct deposit
• Credit union
• Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases
• 6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

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