Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative AssistantJob Description

The Administrative Assistant will support the lead administrator by coordinating customer orders, plant production, and transportation activities to ensure that all orders are fulfilled accurately, efficiently, and on time. This role combines customer service, logistics coordination, and administrative support in a manufacturing and industrial environment, working closely with operations, transportation, and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process customer orders via phone, email, and online ordering platforms in a timely and accurate manner.

• Schedule recurring customer orders to ensure consistent and on-time fulfillment.

• Coordinate order fulfillment for customer pickups and deliveries, ensuring all details are clearly communicated and executed.

• Respond to customer inquiries and route sales-related questions to the appropriate sales representative.

• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to review production schedules and customer requirements.

• Coordinate production activities with outsourced manufacturing partners as needed to meet customer demand.

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate inventory needs to support production and customer orders.

• Schedule and coordinate pickups and deliveries using company-owned trucks.

• Arrange transportation with leased tractor-trailer carriers and independent trucking contractors.

• Coordinate motor freight and parcel shipments, including UPS and other carriers, to ensure timely delivery.

• Communicate shipment schedules and updates with customers, carriers, and internal personnel to support on-time deliveries.

• Maintain accurate inventory, production, and maintenance records in accordance with company standards.

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly inventory and production reports for leadership and operations teams.

• Reconcile freight invoices and transportation costs to ensure accurate billing and cost tracking.

• Process vendor invoices and enter bills into the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner.

• Prepare sales, purchasing, and vendor reports as requested by leadership.

• Maintain office supply inventory and coordinate the purchasing of office supplies and administrative materials.

• Perform general clerical and administrative duties to support daily office operations.

• Provide administrative support to onsite and corporate leadership teams as needed.

• Assist with business administration activities, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in office or administrative duties within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with ERP systems for managing orders, inventory, or production data.

• Excellent listening skills and strong interpersonal abilities when working with customers and internal teams.

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Self-motivation with the ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks across multiple projects.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional, team-oriented environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with NetSuite (ERP) is a significant plus.

• Experience coordinating logistics, transportation, or shipping activities.

• Comfort working in a manufacturing or recycling environment with exposure to industrial processes.

• Strong attention to detail in data entry, recordkeeping, and reporting.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support special projects as needed.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site at a local facility focused on recycling drywall for beneficial reuse across multiple industries, operating within a manufacturing and industrial setting. The position requires in-office presence and regular interaction with operations, transportation, and leadership teams. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with the first month at 30 hours per week (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), transitioning after the first month to 40 hours per week (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). The dress code is business casual, and jeans are acceptable. The work environment may include proximity to plant operations and equipment, and the role requires the ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and safety regulations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.