What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant - Patron Payroll position at AMPI?
ABOUT AMPI:
AMPI owns eight Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation’s American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter is produced. The cooperative’s award-winning cheese, butter and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled buttermakers and cheesemakers.
JOB SUMMARY:
AMPI is immediately hiring for an Office Assistant. The Office Assistant provides general office support with a variety of administrative duties and related tasks in a pleasant, efficient, and courteous manner. The Office Assistant is responsible for data entry, filing, copying, answering phones, and patron payroll as well as additional clerical duties.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
- Assist patrons and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
- Assists with ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of retail store and various office supplies.
- Obtain necessary signatures and paperwork needed to make changes to patron files.
- Make cash advances per patron’s request with manager’s approval
- Add, delete & edit patron assignments, pseudo, insurances and credits.
- Enter daily milk manifests and load tickets
- Balance semi-monthly milk spreadsheets
- Assist Office Manager with month end balancing
- Verify lab tests for missing loads or extra tests
- Keep records on patron activity changes
- Compile, summarize and record information, to include numeric calculations, ensuring accurate, up-to-date information using Microsoft Excel or other appropriate software.
- Print, fold and stuff patron payroll checks
- Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
- Performs routine administrative duties including sorting, matching and filing. Perform back-up office responsibilities.
- Assist Field Service Reps as needed with filing of state paperwork
- Other duties as assigned.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Associates Degree in Accounting or related field preferred or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
- One to three years of relevant work experience preferred.
- Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
BENEFITS/REWARDS:
AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.
Military and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
