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Administrative / Office Coordinator

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Manitowoc, WI, US, 54220

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

 

Cher‑Make Foods is seeking an Administrative / Office Coordinator to perform a wide range of clerical, administrative, and customer service support activities. This role provides day‑to‑day operational support across office functions including accounts payable and receivable, production and inventory support, and general administrative duties, while serving as a key point of contact for internal and external customers.

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Affordable, market‑leading medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid vacation and personal time
  • Paid training and development opportunities
  • A team‑oriented, professional work environment
  • Long‑term growth opportunities within the Lakeside Foods family of companies

What You’ll Do

Accounts Payable Support

  • Receive invoices via mail or email and ensure proper documentation
  • Obtain approvals and support purchase order (PO) processing
  • Confirm merchandise receipt and reconcile documentation
  • Submit invoice information to Corporate and maintain accurate records

Accounts Receivable Support

  • Assist with customer invoicing and related documentation
  • Receive and process customer payments as needed

Customer Service & Office Support

  • Answer incoming phone calls and route inquiries appropriately
  • Greet visitors and provide a professional, customer‑focused experience
  • Support Sales by assisting with customer orders and inquiries
  • Provide timely follow‑up and resolution to internal and external customer needs

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Enter and maintain accurate data in company systems, including production and inventory
  • Assist with inventory tracking, counts, and discrepancy resolution
  • Provide backup support for purchasing and other office functions
  • Monitor office supply levels and coordinate ordering

Mail & Logistics Support

  • Sort and distribute incoming mail and inter‑plant shipments
  • Manage outbound shipments (UPS, FedEx, and postal service)
  • Perform daily mail runs as needed

Additional Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all Cher‑Make Foods and Lakeside Foods policies and procedures
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area
  • Work independently under general supervision
  • Immediately report unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate degree preferred
  • 1–3 years of clerical, administrative, or operations support experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong customer service mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related systems
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands
  • Team‑oriented, adaptable, and dependable

Why Cher‑Make Foods / Lakeside Foods

Cher‑Make Foods is a long‑standing producer of high‑quality food products and is proudly part of the Lakeside Foods family, founded in 1887. Together, we offer stability, strong values, and opportunities to grow within a trusted food manufacturing organization.

 

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities


Nearest Major Market: Green Bay
Nearest Secondary Market: Appleton

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