Administrative Assistant - Front Desk

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s leading brands and companies, is searching for an Administrative Assistant to join our Electricalteam in our Lake Forest, California office. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career!

What are we looking for?

This Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting our Electrical business unit by performing a full range of administrative duties, including running reports using Microsoft office, reviewing local operating procedures, event planning and administrative planning.

What you’ll do:

• Create various documents, spreadsheets, etc. utilizing Microsoft Office software.
• Perform various general office duties, including faxing, copying, mailing, filing, etc. 
• Work at the front desk and greet visitors.
• Research a wide variety of information requests.
• Will assist with developing, updating, and/or reviewing local operating procedures, work instructions and helping with Purchasing, PO's and minor financial requests.
• Perform various general office duties, including faxing, copying, mailing, filing, etc.
• Set up conference room(s) for visitors and in-house meetings.
• Performing standard receptionist duties as required. 
• Performing other work as required.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Excellent prioritization, organization, and time management skills.
• Be able to type quickly with high degree of accuracy.
• Model Intertek’s 10X Energies at all times within the workplace, practicing business the right way.
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management. 
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats.
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties.
• Must be customer focused and quality driven.

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications:

• Associates in a business-related field
• Certificates or proven skills with Microsoft office
• 3 years of experience in a similar industry

 Why work at Intertek?

Intertek is a world leader in the $250 billion Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. At Intertek, we exercise our spirit of innovation, the passion of our people and our unmatched customer commitment to realize our purpose of making the world an ever better, safer, and more sustainable place for all. Learn more about Our History and What We Do.

A career with Intertek offers rewarding opportunities to help companies around the world develop products that are used safely by millions of people every day. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Intertek’s Commitment

Intertek promotes a culture where motivated, customer-oriented employees can flourish, experience professional fulfillment, and reach their highest potential. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

What we have to offer:

When Working with Intertek, you can expect salary and benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

Intertek believes that Our People are our strongest tool for success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Apply directly on our website: Intertek US Careers (oraclecloud.com)

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

The base wage or salary range for this position is $23.69 - $29.00 per hour. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical plan options, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

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