Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Metals USA is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Greensboro, NC. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon steel (plate, beam and tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Position Summary:

The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative or clerical duties with minimal variation and requires moderate skill level.

Responsibilities:

• Answers phones, files, maintains records and data bases.
• Maintains electronic and hard copy filing system.
• Processes applications or forms, running basic reports.
• Distributes documents, sorts and routes mail.
• Performs data entry, copying, faxing, scanning and receptionist duties.
• Conducts basic research to provide answers or best course of action in non-routine situations.
• Assists in resolving any administrative problems.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of an administrative assistant.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical Demands: Occupation requires being sedentary less than or equal to 75% of the time ( < 6 hours per day)

• Sitting, standing, hearing, talking, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, walk, climb, squat or kneel, bend
• Regularly work on repetitive tasks
• Regularly work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions

Work Environment: May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Working inside an office/cubicle environment
• Quiet to moderate noise levels
• Dust, fumes and airborne particles
• Moderate to heavy telephone activity

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years clerical or administrative experience
• Ability to communicate oral & written effectively with both internal & external customers
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Computer Literacy to include Microsoft Office Products: Excel and ERP
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to enter data efficiently, timely and correctly in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to adhere to standard office practices and procedures to include, filing, customer service, attention to detail, organizational management and time management
• Ability to interface effectively with all departments to foster a success-oriented, deadline driven organization
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism & diplomacy to include telephone etiquette
• Experience creating and maintaining an Access database system.
• Knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures and is able to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Most duties are clearly defined and require limited discretion, independent judgment and ingenuity

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly range of $20.75 - $22.75 and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.