Hands-On Production Admin & Logistics Specialist

Gertens Family of Businesses; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Scholarship opportunities

Employee discounts

Health and welfare insurances

401k with company match

Employee referral bonus

Internship program

Job summary

JRK Seed is seeking an Administrative Assistant who thrives in a dual role—handling traditional administrative tasks while working in a hands-on production environment in Delano, MN.

You will support Sales, Office Management, and Operations, managing files, processing orders, inventories, shipments, and sample coordination, with lifting up to 50 pounds. This is an on-site, full-time role with 7:30a–4p or 8a–4:30p, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, operations, or customer service roles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with changing priorities.
• Comfortable working in both office and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing sales and administrative support
• Process billing and Bill of Materials for production runs
• Organize, scan, and file sales order documents; maintain accurate records
• Assist with customer order changes, proofs, and control documentation
• Prepare reports and assist with meeting logistics
• Manage mail distribution, deliveries, and product shipment processing
• Organize and maintain backroom product inventory
• Handle sample product requests for Sales team; pack, label, and ship
• Assist in planning and preparation for trade shows and sales meetings
• Support Marketing with sample photos and product descriptions

Skills

Highly organized

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Time management

Strong communicator

Independent worker

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database procedures

Job description

JRK Seed is seeking an Administrative Assistant who thrives in a dual role—handling traditional administrative tasks while working in a hands-on production environment in Delano, MN.

You will support Sales, Office Management, and Operations, managing files, processing orders, inventories, shipments, and sample coordination, with lifting up to 50 pounds. This is an on-site, full-time role with 7:30a–4p or 8a–4:30p, Monday to Friday.