Operations Associate

Kemper Equipment is a family owned and operated company with over 30 years of successful projects including custom quarry and industrial equipment design, new plant installations, and retrofits.

Kemper Equipment is seeking applicants for the following position: Operations Associate

Summary of Responsibilities:

This full-time position willperform general administrative and clerical duties as required for the Operations Department and will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the department. This position will interact and participate in duties related to project administration, purchasing, production/manufacturing, freight, service, and warranty. Growth within the department is expected of this candidate to take on greater responsibilities and tasks as their experience and knowledge expands.

Job Duties:

• Provide general administrative support to Operations Dept.
• Produce and distribute correspondence, letters, emails and forms
• Receive orders/goods/materials into accounting system and reconcile with vendor invoices
• Obtain, compile, and distribute parts books and manuals for equipment
• Production, kickoff, and project meeting minutes compiling and distribution
• Assist in equipment warranty administration and submittal of claims into the manufacturer
• Provide administrative project management assistance, steel summary/BOL entry, shop load processing, and batch order entry and processing
• Compile service reports and field crew expenses to prepare invoices and distribution to customers. Schedule field crew travel arrangements as needed
• Company vehicle fleet tracking and service scheduling
• Generate purchase requisitions and purchase orders for shop supplies and shop equipment maintenance/repairs.
• Perform other relevant duties as required

Qualifications:

• Administrative or assistant experience is required
• Customer service background is a plus, but generally exceptional customer service skills, over the phone and in person, with our customers and internal departments is expected
• Experience and knowledge of machinery, equipment, or construction, while not required, is beneficial
• Knowledge of cost accounting, purchasing, inventory control, and ERP systems is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks with superb accuracy
• Strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work well with others and be a team player
• Must be able to communicate clearly and function in a delivery driven environment.

Pay range will be based on experience and qualifications of candidate. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, PTO days per company policy, STD/ADD/Life insurance, 401K plan with employer participation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Honey Brook, PA 19344: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person