Administrative Assistant

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

20

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Position: Administrative Assistant

Location: Richmond, KY

Payrate: $20.13

Shift: (PART TIME) 8:00A - 2:30P

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an organized, self-motivated office administrator to join our growing organization. In this position, you will manage a variety of administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, organizing mail, working with our mainframe systems and directing visitors. As you will provide office support and coordinate office activities, a positive attitude and attention to detail is strongly encouraged.

Essential Functions:

Actively track weekly and monthly safety documents and participate in the plant's safety steering team. Help coordinate company functions and meetings. Schedule onsite training as required. Update SDS book as needed.

Participate in monthly physical inventory of finished goods and raw material.

Schedule outbound freight.

Conduct employee orientations. Process onboarding paperwork and maintain EE personnel files. Track EE attendance and points.

Maintain and replenish office supplies as well as tools. Enter plant purchases and vendor invoices for order/payment.

Manage customer purchase orders; verify material and pricing accuracy, communicate discrepancies to site and production managers as well as to sales team.

Answer phone/e-mail and direct customers/visitors to appropriate personnel for assistance.

Distribute mail and faxes; prepare written correspondence.

File and maintain all relevant documents.

Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Secretarial or Office Administrative experience

Strong Communication and interpersonal skills

Organizational and Leadership skills.

Intermediate to Advanced MS Office Skills

Experience with online ERP systems preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Some college or advanced studies preferred

Working Conditions:

Office Environment

Physical Requirements:

Lift up to 50lbs.

Pay Rate:

$19.54

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8am-2:30pm

Sonoco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services

Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family

Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of r ace, color, r eligion, national origin or ancestry, s ex, pregnancy, s exual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Job Type

Part time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR-158995