40 Assistant, Operations

Kubota Tractor Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubota Tractor Corporation is seeking a detail‑oriented Operations Support Associate to assist with onboarding, training, and day‑to‑day warehouse operations. The role emphasizes compliance with safety standards, data accuracy, and efficient administration.

You will work with SAP and Microsoft 365 tools to support inventory tracking and reporting. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in production or logistics, strong Excel skills, and experience training teammates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 2 years in a production/logistics operation.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications; strong Excel skills preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP or similar software.
• Experience supporting training and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and training activities for new hires and temp employees.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, safety and 6S standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Perform administrative duties, including filing, copying, scanning, data entry, and preparation of operational reports and documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in tracking and reconciliation activities.
• Generate reports, paperwork, and forms as needed to ensure successful operations.
• Respond to requests from K-PAW team members and provide responses to inquiries via email and Salesforce for timely communication.
• Utilize SAP to identify root causes of claims and errors within warehouse processes.
• Resolve missing documentation, shipment, or product discrepancies.
• Assist in the creation of SOPs, SWIs, and operational documentation.
• Provide operational support including picking, packing, inventory, receiving, and internal processes.
• Comply with documentation retention and data privacy requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel skills

SAP knowledge

Training & mentoring

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

RF scanning systems

Job description

Are you interested in taking your love of tractors and machinery to the next level? Looking to join an award winning team? Due to organizational growth, we are seeking qualified applicants to join our team!

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and training activities for new hires and temp employees.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, safety and 6S standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Perform administrative duties, including filing, copying, scanning, data entry, and preparation of operational reports and documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in tracking and reconciliation activities.
• Generate reports, paperwork, and forms as needed to ensure successful operations.
• Respond to requests from K-PAW team members and provide responses to their inquiries to support customer satisfaction via email and company Salesforce system ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Utilize the SAP system to identify root-cause of claims and errors within warehouse processes.
• Resolve missing documentation, shipment, or product discrepancies.
• Assist in the creation of SOPs, SWIs, and operational documentation.
• Provide operational support as needed, including picking, packing, inventory, receiving, and internal processes.
• Comply with documentation retention as well as data privacy requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification

• High school diploma required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar production/logistics operation preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong to advanced Excel skills strongly preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP or similar software required.
• Experience supporting training and mentoring team members.

Language Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English

Equipment Operation

• Office equipment including computers, copiers, printers, RF scanners, and other technology as required.
• Ability to be trained and certified on Kubota equipment and operate powered industrial vehicles on an occasional basis.

Physical Requirement

• Ability to bend, stoop, turn, pivot, walk, and/or stand for 8+ hours.
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon the season both indoors and out.
• Ability to wear various PPE in designated areas.
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to permit the employee to function in a general warehouse and/or office environment and accomplish tasks and duties as outlined.

Disclaimer

The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification. This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification. This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job. Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.