Administrative Assistant

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries – transforming them into essential ingredients that feed animals, fertilize crops, fuel planes, and nourish people. We are the number one publicly traded company in our field, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy. Darling Ingredients offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off. The Administrative Assistant aids in the completion of all plant office work required to keep accurate information. They manage the daily operations of the front office by answering telephones, redirecting calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, sending and receiving faxes, and completing reports. The role assists the Office Manager, Assistant General Manager, and General Manager with record‑keeping, data entry, professional memo and letter writing, and other administrative responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Answer phone and take messages as necessary. Assist in typing correspondence, faxing, and copying. Perform extensive data entry. Execute all other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Must be able to type and be proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel required. Preferred Qualifications Bi‑lingual preference. Associate degree. Prior office experience; fax, copier, and printer use. Comfortable typing and computer use. Clear verbal and written communication. Highly organized with superior time‑management skills. Excellent math skills. Ability to multi‑task. The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and teamwork are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients. Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Darling Ingredients