Operations Assistant

Location
Sycamore
Workplace
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Compensation
$55k – $58k

About this role

ONSITE 5 DAYS A WEEK

Job Purpose:

The Operations Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of daily business operations through administrative, operational, and front office support. This person will support customer service, production, and planning teams with tasks such as expediting orders and processing returns.

Job Responsibilities:

Support daily operations by coordinating workflows, maintaining records, and assisting with reporting and process improvements.
Provide administrative support, including scheduling, documentation, and cross-team coordination.
Serve as the front desk point of contact by greeting visitors, handling calls and emails, and managing inquiries.
Oversee front office activities, including visitor check-in, meeting room coordination, and mail/delivery handling.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

  • Provide administrative and operational support for production and office activities.
  • Maintain records, prepare reports, and track operational metrics.
  • Support purchasing, inventory control, and vendor coordination.
  • Assist with employee onboarding, training records, and general office administration.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Salary Range: $55,000 - $58,000 annually

Work Experience:

● 1-3 years of related job experience.

● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.

● Ability to work in a team environment.

● Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.

● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Education:

● High School Diploma/GED

What We Offer

  • Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
  • Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
  • Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico
This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.

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Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Professional development programs
  • Mentorship opportunities