Operations Assistant at A. M. Castle & Co. in Wichita, KS

DESCRIPTION The Operations Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the operations function of the branch.     A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement. Hours: 7am - 4pm Compensation: $17 - $19/hr + bonus eligible   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:   Essential Primary Responsibilities: • Maintains accurate records for operations by managing/updating electronic records and filing.  • Verifies correct location of inventory in rack system and floor. • Maintains the production schedule utilizing the control board of sales orders to ensure order allocations are maintained. • Assists with packing/shipping/routing correspondence and materials. • Gathers and organizes information for reports. • Assists in training new employees as requested. • Performs other administrative work as assigned.   Physical Demands/Working Conditions: • General office environment, PC use     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Required Experience: Type, Skills, and Years: • Basic math skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent computer skills with strong data entry knowledge • Good organizational abilities   Required Education: • High School diploma or equivalent   Preferred Qualifications: • One year of production scheduling in a warehouse environment • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook     We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP   Company Overview: Founded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.