Our Purpose is to help our Customers, our Associates, our Suppliers, our Communities and our Shareholders in Achieving Superior Performance! This is what Applied Canada stands for. Applied® is a leading value-added distributor of bearings, power transmission products, engineered fluid power components and systems, specialty flow control solutions, and other industrial supplies, serving MRO and OEM customers. With over 50 facilities located across Canada and 650 Associates, Applied® supports the steel, mining, forestry, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, food processing, power generation, pulp and paper, and transportation industries, just to name a few. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial, fluid power, and flow control applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber, fluid power, and flow control shop services. 

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Applied Industrial Technologies is an extensive network of industrial distribution facilities located throughout Canada. We are currently seeking and have an immediate opening for a qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Temporary Office Administrator at our Winnipeg, MB location.

This temporary/contract position is anticipated to start as soon as possible and will be approximately 3 to 4 weeks in duration.

Responsibilities:

• Answer telephone calls, review basic customer/client requirements, take notes, and direct as necessary (medium to high volume)
• Greet visitors as they arrive and answer requests for general information as they arise (low walk-in traffic)
• Data entry and uploads into SAP, includeing invoices, work orders, and sourcing of parts/components as needed
• Basic office duties such as:
  • Daily filing of orders, reports, etc
  • Print and distribute daily reports as directed
  • Prepare daily outgoing mail
  • Maintain neat and clean front office area
• Provide additional administrative support to management, inside sales, and outside sales teams as required
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience in a similar role is required
• Prior experience working in Industrial Distribution or related industry is preferred
• Knowledge of SAP would be a huge asset
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (telephone, in person, and email)
• Enthusiastic and exhibits a positive attitude and desire to succeed
• Full knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with intermediate or higher working knowledge of Excel
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment while maintaining professionalism at all times
• Detail-oriented with accurate data entry skills

Working Conditions:

• Working schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with no overtime expected
• Office setting with frequent interruptions and the need to deal with a diversity of tasks
• Ability to sit and use phones and computer workstations for extended periods of time
• This position requires regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• Acceptable attire is business casual

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