What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations - Administrative Assistant - Shallowater position at Western Dairy Transport LLC?
Job Summary: The Administrative Assistance performs a variety of clerical, recordkeeping, customer service tasks to assist with the efficient operation within the assigned department. This position plays a crucial role in effective communication and organizational efficiency.
Essential Job Functions:
Answer phones and greet public and coworkers in a professional manner
Perform assigned duties independently, proactively identifying and implementing solutions
Maintain filing systems; retrieve information from records, emails, meeting minutes, and other documents; prepare written summaries as needed
Respond to and resolve administrative inquiries and questions
Support the overall mission of the assigned facility
Manage day-to-day paperwork flow in the office
Handle incoming and outgoing mail
Responsible for record-keeping and employee data tracking
Assists human resources, recruiting and driver pay departments in daily operations
Conduct research and analysis to provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making
Work closely with cross-functional teams to address any data-related issues and continuously improve data management processes
Support management in assigned projects
Execute precise and efficient data entry tasks within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Maintains confidentiality ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality laws
Employ attention to detail in recording and updating information in relevant systems
Assist in planning and executing events
Coordinate meetings and appointments and if applicable manage calendars for executives
Arrange travel plans and accommodations
Manage office supplies and inventory
Responsible for the certification of drug and alcohol collection procedures
Perform other related duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with acceptable driving record
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to the company random drug and alcohol program
Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel, Google Workspace, and 10 key
Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to solve problems as they arise
Discretion when handling sensitive information
Preferred:
Entry level experience as an administrative assistant or in a related role
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet deadlines
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended period. This is mostly a sedentary office classification, although standing in outdoor work areas and walking between terminal, safety lane, and commercial motor vehicles (CMV) operating areas for short periods can be necessary. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach push and pull. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment: The duties of this job are performed in both an office environment, a commercial motor vehicle terminal environment, and outdoors, thereby experiencing some minor to moderate level of noise due to office/CMV equipment. Exposure to various climate conditions, fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, and gasses.
Essential Job Functions:
Answer phones and greet public and coworkers in a professional manner
Perform assigned duties independently, proactively identifying and implementing solutions
Maintain filing systems; retrieve information from records, emails, meeting minutes, and other documents; prepare written summaries as needed
Respond to and resolve administrative inquiries and questions
Support the overall mission of the assigned facility
Manage day-to-day paperwork flow in the office
Handle incoming and outgoing mail
Responsible for record-keeping and employee data tracking
Assists human resources, recruiting and driver pay departments in daily operations
Conduct research and analysis to provide valuable insights for strategic decision-making
Work closely with cross-functional teams to address any data-related issues and continuously improve data management processes
Support management in assigned projects
Execute precise and efficient data entry tasks within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Maintains confidentiality ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality laws
Employ attention to detail in recording and updating information in relevant systems
Assist in planning and executing events
Coordinate meetings and appointments and if applicable manage calendars for executives
Arrange travel plans and accommodations
Manage office supplies and inventory
Responsible for the certification of drug and alcohol collection procedures
Perform other related duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:Required:
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s license in state of residency with acceptable driving record
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and submit to the company random drug and alcohol program
Proficiency in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel, Google Workspace, and 10 key
Basic understanding of clerical and administrative procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to solve problems as they arise
Discretion when handling sensitive information
Preferred:
Entry level experience as an administrative assistant or in a related role
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet deadlines
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended period. This is mostly a sedentary office classification, although standing in outdoor work areas and walking between terminal, safety lane, and commercial motor vehicles (CMV) operating areas for short periods can be necessary. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach push and pull. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Work Environment: The duties of this job are performed in both an office environment, a commercial motor vehicle terminal environment, and outdoors, thereby experiencing some minor to moderate level of noise due to office/CMV equipment. Exposure to various climate conditions, fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, and gasses.