ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.SummaryThe Administrative Assistant is responsible for clerical and organizational tasks like file organizing, scheduling appointments, assists other staff members, and drafting correspondences or messages. The ideal candidate will be a proficient and energetic organizer with excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to control inventories, appointment schedules and customer communications. The ideal Administrative Assistant thrives in fast-paced environment prioritizing and managing multiple demands calmly and effectively. Bilingual (Spanish and English) required.Principal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesGreet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office.Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office.Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls.Ensure reception area is presentable with all necessary stationery and material.Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries.Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges).Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.Minimum EducationHigh School or equivalent.Experience RequirementsWork experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative, or similar roles.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Solid written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills.Experience PreferredBilingual (English/Spanish).Environmental Factors and Physical RequirementsPosition is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.May need to access files, supplies and equipment.Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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