Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Country: United States

City: Skowhegan

State: Maine

Location: Mill Somerset

Division: Production

Posting date: Oct 19, 2026

Pay Range: $50,000-65,000K

Sappi North America

Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Somerset is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide administrative and technical support across multiple departments. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with diverse teams, and playing a key role in daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

As an Administrative Assistant, you will:

• Coordinate scheduling for multiple departments to ensure daily, weekly, and hourly staffing needs are met while maintaining compliance with labor agreements and company policies.

• Process production payroll accurately and on time.

• Track commodities and assist with inventory management for the Finishing and Shipping Department.

• Provide administrative support, including data entry, reporting, document preparation, and other office-related functions.

• Serve as a dependable resource to departments by helping ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office applications.

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• The ability to prioritize multiple tasks and effectively manage changing demands.

• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through.

• The ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple leaders and departments.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Experience with HRIS systems, payroll administration, labor agreements, or company pay policies is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Previous administrative, payroll, scheduling, or related experience is preferred.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:

Name: Brienne Hayes

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