Food Products Divison Coordinator Assistant

Job Description
POSITION: Food Products Division Coordinator Assistant LOCATION: Hensall

Hensall Co-op is growing! We are seeking a dynamic individual to become an integral member of our team. This position is full-time, working out of the Hensall location.

What Hensall Co-op has to offer:

• Competitive Annual Salary
• Group Benefits plan (dental, prescriptions, vision, massage, chiropractic, physiotherapy etc.)
• Pension Plan matched by Hensall
• Social Events (summer picnic, holiday party, employee BBQs, length-of-service awards)

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide necessary support to marketing staff and customers. Effectively, understand and operate
• Microsoft Office Programs and Thede Ward for other data entry
• Review weekly GSO totals and production sequencing reports
• Request samples for customers and ensure samples are sent for approval before shipments
• Enter customer sales and contract processing instructions into the computer
• Print and check customer/dealer contract confirmations and forward onto Marketing and Quality for review and approval
• Ensure all contracts for Edible Soybeans are priced properly prior to shipment
• Forward any pricing information to commercial grains traders for hedging
• Monitor customer credit limits and report issues to marketing
• Respond to customer inquiries over the phone and by email for shipping arrangements and other requests as necessary
• Enter grain shipping orders into computer and request freight bookings from HGL
• Provide general administrative support through answering phones, emailing, faxing, filing, mailing, data entry, preparing meeting rooms, making travel arrangements as needed
• Work with other coordinators to cover responsibilities in their absence or heavier work periods
• Other assignments as required

Job Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, courteous attitude with professional customer service
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Computer skills, including strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Basic accounting functions and numeracy skills
• High degree of accuracy for data entry
• Strong teamwork and time management skills

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Post-Secondary education in office administration is an asset.
• Experience in the agricultural/grain marketing industry is an asset.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: Human Resources Department Attention: Nicole Hawley

Proud to be farmer-owned.

Hensall Co-op is committed to employment equity and encourages members of the four designated groups to apply.