Operations Assistant, Part-time

ABF Freight; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a part-time Operations Assistant in Altoona, PA. This role involves a variety of clerical duties, including preparing documents, answering calls, and handling data entry. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in the transportation industry, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and can include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the transportation industry, preferred.
• Prior typing/data entry and clerical skills, preferred.
• Ability to use various office machines.
• Shift days and hours may include days, nights, and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct limited research
• Prepare and send out receipts, bills, invoices, etc.
• Answer telephones and convey messages
• Count, weigh, check, analyze and classify material
• Prepare envelopes and packages for mailing
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment.

Skills

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Managing Multiple Priorities

Initiative

Mentoring Others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description

The Operations Assistant, Casual performs a combination of clerical duties that require knowledge and application of various work methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct limited research
• Prepare, issue and send out receipts, bills, policies, invoices, statements and checks
• Answer telephones, convey messages and run errands
• Count, weigh, check, analyze, measure and/or classify material
• Work in a team setting to accomplish departmental goals
• Prepare envelopes and packages for mailing
• Tabulate and post data in record books
• Operate various office machines
• Issue licenses, permits, certificates, writs, or other legal documents and/or titles
• Stamp or number forms by hand or machine and photocopy documents
• Adjust complaints
• Other duties and projects, as assigned
• Type or enter information into the computer to prepare correspondence
• Open and route incoming mail, answer correspondence and prepare outgoing mail
• Transfer information from reports, code numerically and post to prepared code sheet, ledger or journal
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment
• Receive and issue receipts for payments on licenses, permits, certificates, bonds, service, etc
• Proofread records or forms, sort and file records and index records and information

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in the transportation industry, preferred.
• Prior typing/data entry and clerical skills, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to use various office machines.
• Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking.
• Initiative.
• Managing Multiple Priorities.
• Mentoring Others.
• Process Management.
• Service Center Operation and Maintenance.
• Transportation Safety.

Other Details

• Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.
• This is an hourly position paid weekly.

About Us

ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We’re driven for excellence.