Front Desk Administrative Assistant

The posted range reflects market‑based pay. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and related qualifications. METAL CRAFT, located in Elk River, MN, is a precision machining company and our mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high‑tech industries. We are seeking a Front Desk Administrative Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation. Responsibilities and Duties Welcomes visitors and announces visitors to appropriate personnel; ensures completion of paperwork, sign‑in and ITAR security procedures. Answers and/or forwards incoming telephone calls, pages and transfers to appropriate staff. Monthly birthday card distribution, manage thank you card program, new hire shirts and 1‑year anniversary jackets for both facilities. Order candy and other food items for the various holidays for both facilities. Set up refreshments in conference rooms when required for guests; ensure coffee is made at serving centers. Maintains meeting room calendar, meetings, and makes adjustments when needed. Ensures kitchen and conference rooms are clean, orderly and presentable. Coordinates catering needs and catering setup when needed for company functions and customer visits at both facilities. Reserve conference rooms as requested for meetings. Sorts and prepares documents for imaging; scans and verifies documents and indexes images. Receive, open, sort and distribute mail to appropriate personnel or department. Manage the storage of customer records, POs, and other related items. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned. Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure subordinates conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct. Education and Experience Associate's degree in office management or a similar field, or relevant work experience. Minimum 0‑2 years of administrative support experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment; experience with answering phones and greeting people. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong ability to multi‑task, prioritize and adapt to shifting priorities. Exceptional problem‑solving and decision‑making skills and the ability to think independently. Excellent telephone manners. Ability to work with people in a professional manner. Attention to detail. Able to prioritize assignments, work with people, negotiate, analyze problems and translate company needs into actions necessary to achieve the goals. Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Core Values People – We can do it. Innovation – We work together. Service – We honor our word. Quality – We do what's right. Schedule 1st shift: Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM + occasional overtime as needed. Non‑exempt (hourly) Benefits Benefits Eligible position – Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO. Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr