Superior Foods International (SFI) is a global importer, distributor, and manufacturer of frozen fruits, vegetables, and value-added meals. Over the past four decades, we have built a culture that is authentic, purpose driven, personal, and dynamic. Every employee has the opportunity to make a positive impact no matter their role. Our 75 employees (and growing) are some of the most passionate, talented, self-driven, empowered, and diverse people in the industry.

SFI is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for our Watsonville headquarters. This position provides administrative support to teams across the company, coordinates office activities and appearance, and oversees the day-to-day activities of front desk operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support (65%)

• Provides administrative support to various departments, including creating documents, running reports, data entry, reconciliation, and paperwork tracking.
• Completes project work and ad hoc support for programs and events, such as trade show registration, creating new hire folders, ordering/distributing employee holiday gifts, and ordering flowers for employee life events.
• Manages internal processes such as Certificates of Insurance for suppliers and customers.
• Serves as designated onsite Notary Public.

Office Management (25%)

• Maintains overall cleanliness and organization in common areas and decorates the office for holidays.
• Maintains office and janitorial supplies and sources cost effective vendors, being mindful of the company's sustainability initiatives.
• Creates shipping labels for FedEx, DHL, and other outgoing packages as needed.
• Assists in planning, set up, and clean up for onsite client and employee events.
• Manages relationship with cleaning service and obtains quotes for additional services as needed.
• Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA, food safety, and CTPAT requirements.

Front Desk Management (10%):

• Creates a positive and welcoming office environment for employees and visitors.
• Answers light phones, welcomes guests, and manages conference room schedules.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail and packages.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years related experience
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to obtain Notary Public credentials
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, detail oriented, self-starter with the ability to multitask and work effectively with conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Positive attitude, customer service mindset, and willingness to do whatever needs to be done
• Personable and welcoming with an innate sense of integrity, confidentiality, discretion, and tact
• Strong team spirit and the ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities; sense of humor a plus
• Ability to work standard hours of 7:45 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday and infrequent evening or weekend hours
• As the sole contributor in this role, reliable attendance is a must

Compensation and Benefits:

The target hiring range for this position is: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour. Compensation is based on a variety of relevant factors, including prior work experience, skills, professional qualifications, and internal pay equity.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company contribution
• 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 10 holidays annually
• Community outreach opportunities and 40 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career development opportunities, employee referral bonus, and frozen food reimbursement

About Us:

Superior Foods is based in Watsonville, in the heart of the fertile central California coast. We are a global supplier of frozen fruits, vegetables, and frozen meals for the retail, industrial, club, and foodservice markets. Our supply base spans more than 25 countries and gives us the advantage of staggered growing seasons, geographical diversification, and access to reliable supply.

Our core values center around trust, transparency, and credibility, which have been instrumental to our success. Our company's purpose is to use business as a force for good and to significantly and sustainable improve the lives and well-being of the people within our communities. We are leaders in social responsibility, and we are dedicated to the reciprocal success of everyone we touch.

If you are a talented Administrative Coordinator and embrace SFI's core values of trust, reliability, integrity, food safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you! Visit our website at www.SuperiorFoods.com to apply.

Key Words: Administrative Support * Clerical * Coordinator * Office Manager * International * Food Industry * Frozen Foods