What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant position at SA Recycling?
SA Recycling is looking for an energetic and highly organized individual to join our team as an Office Assistant. In this role you will be responsible for general administrative and clerical support. This role requires the ability to work independently, be flexible, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
This position may require you to work intermittently outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
SA Recycling offers:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
- 401k with a Company Match
- Weekly Pay
- Advancement Opportunities
Responsibilities of an Office Assistant:
- Perform general office administrative duties to include answering the telephone, processing paperwork, preparing and sending mail and packages, ordering office supplies, and other similar office duties.
- Enter and complete all required records and documentation of purchased scrap metal into the proper systems.
- Calculate daily transactions using computerized programs
- Generate invoices, itemize lists and tickets noting materials and amounts due, verify weights, prices, and extensions.
- Greet all visitors and ensure all have the required PPE for facility tours/inspections.
- Assist current and potential customers with questions regarding the pricing of materials, the types of materials accepted, and maintenance of customer accounts.
- Process outbound Bills of Lading and other required documentation for the drivers.
- Assists with daily and monthly reporting, and with inventory reconciliation as needed.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications for the Office Assistant:
- High School diploma or GED.
- 2 years’ experience office assistant experience in a construction or industrial production yard or similar industry; previous scrap metal experience preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills.
- Mathematical and problem-solving skills.
- Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn industry specific software.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Work environment: Office, with occasional visits through the scrap metal facility
- Equipment & Tools: Office with occasional need for PPE
- Physical demand level: Light
- Work capacity: Office Manager work capacity
- Sensory demands: hearing, vision, touch, smell, taste
- Hand movements: repetitive motions, gripping
PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).
All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.