Summary:

Diakont is seeking a Business Administrator with exceptional potential, to join our Advanced Technologies group. This is a key role, responsible for conducting daily administrative duties and for supporting staff in various day-to-day activities. We are seeking candidates that are highly driven, goal-oriented, and interested in growing within our organization.

Join us as we pursue our mission to improve industrial efficiency, safety, and performance through the application of robotics and automation. At Diakont, we are committed to our work, customers, having fun, and most importantly to each others' success.

Responsibilities

• Answer multi-line telephone system, provide information to callers, or route calls to the appropriate individual.
• Meet and greet visitors and coordinate meeting amenities.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing, and copying.
• Distribute incoming mail and route deliveries.
• Update and improve instructions and policies to ensure standard operating procedures are consistent and concise.
• Maintain and update templates and additional documentation as required.
• Assist with order entry and fulfillment.
• Research and coordinate logistics for incoming and outgoing products and projects.
• Maintain responsibility for daily up-keep of office and for stocking of office supplies, while adhering to allocated budgets.
• Compile strategic performance reports from multiple business units.
• Perform basic HR functions.
• Assist in the coordination of company activities and projects.
• Provide support to the Operations Manager and staff with purchase requests and other related duties.
• Perform other activities as directed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree (or greater), or related experience working in a corporate environment (minimum 3 years).
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Exceptional telephone etiquette and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and experience using an ERP system (not required but a plus).
• Knowledge of inventory and background in shipping (domestic and international) is a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn quickly.
• Strong team player and who can work with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated with an excellent team and interpersonal skills.
• Must exhibit strong prioritizing and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Decisive and self-starting attitude with energy and motivation to be effective in a demanding environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

General:

Diakont is part of a global group of companies dedicated to the design and manufacturing of high-technology products, and the supply of specialty technical services that enhance the safety and reliability of the energy and other industries. Among its corporate values are enabling an environment that motivates team members to exceed expectations, a drive to achieve high standards of corporate performance and a commitment to winning in today’s competitive marketplace.

Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents of the United States.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must follow set procedures and standards; apply basic mathematical skills; plan work and select proper tools; compare and understand differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects; picture and evaluate solid objects from drawings or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; follow oral and/or written directions, plans, and blueprints; read; write, and have the ability to recognize and report safety hazards. They may be required to: handle and manipulate objects and materials; coordinate the movement of eyes, hands, and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lift objects up to 40 lbs. from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carry objects, tools, equipment, etc.; stand; sit, often for extended periods; walk; push; pull; bend; kneel; crouch/squat; crawl; see with or without correction; hear with or without correction.

Diakont is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive salaries, paid time off, health benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account), and a generous 401(k) employer matching program.