Operations Assistant

CFS Brands; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS Brands operates a brand new 500,000 square foot distribution center in the Savannah area (Ellabell, GA). The DC Operations Assistant supports the Distribution Center Manager and managers with daily administrative tasks to keep information organized and operations running smoothly in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while coordinating with employees, carriers, vendors, and other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of administrative, operations, warehouse, logistics, or customer service experience preferred.
• Experience supporting managers or working in a distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or transportation environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Distribution Center Manager and department managers.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, schedules, and other operational documents.
• Coordinate meetings, distribute agendas or notes, and track follow-up items.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for employees, managers, visitors, carriers, and vendors.
• Assist with communication of distribution center policies, procedures, announcements, and operational updates.
• Organize supplies, office materials, and other administrative resources.
• Enter and update information in company systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Assist with audits, compliance requests, special projects, and startup-related process improvements.
• Identify administrative or communication gaps and recommend practical solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Independence

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Operations Assistant Job Description — Savannah Distribution Center

Job Title: Distribution Center Operations Assistant

Reports to: Distribution Center Manager

Location: Ellabell, GA

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Join us at our brand new, 500,000 square foot distribution center in the Savannah area (Ellabell, GA)!

About The Role

The DC Operations Assistant supports the Distribution Center Manager and department managers with daily administrative and operational activities. This role helps keep information organized, communication clear, and distribution center operations running efficiently in a fast-paced startup environment.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, resourceful, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while working closely with managers, employees, carriers, vendors, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Distribution Center Manager and department managers.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, schedules, and other operational documents.
• Coordinate meetings, distribute agendas or notes, and track follow-up items.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for employees, managers, visitors, carriers, and vendors.
• Assist with communication of distribution center policies, procedures, announcements, and operational updates.
• Organize supplies, office materials, and other administrative resources.
• Enter and update information in company systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Assist with audits, compliance requests, special projects, and startup-related process improvements.
• Identify administrative or communication gaps and recommend practical solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of administrative, operations, warehouse, logistics, or customer service experience preferred.
• Experience supporting managers or working in a distribution, warehouse, manufacturing, or transportation environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative.

CFS Brands

Headquarters located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS BRANDS is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial hygiene products.

CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify.

The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.