Administrative Assistant at Loffredo Fresh Foods – Norwalk, Iowa

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Loffredo Fresh Foods as an Administrative Assistant based out of our Kansas City Branch. We are a local, family-owned food and produce distributor that has proudly served the Midwest region for over 130 years. We distribute to 11 different states across our 8 locations. Loffredo Fresh Foods believes that our employees are the key to a successful future. We are committed to attracting a team that is passionate, innovative, and committed to meeting our customer’s needs.

The Administrative Assistant at Loffredo Fresh Foods is responsible for supporting warehouse operations by, managing equipment and driver processes, conducting orientation, and assisting with customer service inquiries. This role involves organizing outbound shipments, handling customer orders, and ensuring accurate documentation. The position requires strong clerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, with previous experience in warehouse management or transportation systems being beneficial.

Pay:

Schedule:

• 7 AM to 3:30 PM
• Monday - Friday

What we look for:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 year of computer experience required
• 1-2 years of previous Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS) experience preferred
• 1-2 years of basic customer service experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-directed individual; ability to work with limited supervision
• Must have excellent time management, planning/organizational skills, detail oriented and problem solving skills

What you’ll do:

• Assist customer service with driver-related inquiries
• Assist with all customer will call orders to include collecting payments
• Answer phones as needed
• Print, enter and verify customer credits
• Assemble all paperwork/bags for return to DSM
• Verify, schedule and review, completed paperwork for all P.O’s
• Facilitate orientation for all new hires
• All other assigned duties

What you’ll gain as a Loffredo Team Member:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Bi-Weekly Pay or the option to enroll in Daily Pay for immediate access to earned wages
• Regular and constructive performance feedback
• Healthy, fresh produce you can take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program