General Office Assistant

Price Industries; Canada; Remote; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Industries in Vaughan, Canada is seeking a motivated administrative assistant to provide day-to-day support to the plant and management team, manage communications, data entry, and documentation.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organization, attention to detail, proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and the ability to navigate ERP or production systems. Manufacturing experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable learning and using ERP, production, inventory, or other business systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong follow-up skills and the ability to work independently.
• Professional and approachable manner when dealing with employees, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the plant and management team.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and general inquiries.
• Enter, update, and maintain production, shipping, receiving, and administrative information in company systems.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, forms, and other documentation as required.
• Assist with production scheduling, order tracking, and follow-up on outstanding items.
• Support Shipping & Receiving with paperwork, documentation, and shipment coordination.
• Prepare shipping documents, packing slips, labels, and other required paperwork.
• Assist with purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and tracking deliveries.
• Monitor office and plant supplies and coordinate replenishment as required.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems
• Support onboarding and administrative requirements for new employees.
• Coordinate meetings, visitors, deliveries, and general plant administrative activities.
• Assist supervisors and managers with reports, data collection, and special projects.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, carriers, and other company locations as required.
• Ensure administrative records are accurate, current, and properly maintained.
• Help identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and reduce paperwork or duplication.
• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

ERP/production systems familiarity

Prioritize multiple tasks

Independent work

Professional demeanor

Manufacturing experience (asset)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Schedule

Monday to Thursday:7:00 Am to 4:00 Pm

Friday: 7:00 Am to 1:30 Pm

The Successful Candidate's Responsibilities Will Include

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the plant and management team.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls, emails, and general inquiries.
• Enter, update, and maintain production, shipping, receiving, and administrative information in company systems.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, forms, and other documentation as required.
• Assist with production scheduling, order tracking, and follow-up on outstanding items.
• Support Shipping & Receiving with paperwork, documentation, and shipment coordination.
• Prepare shipping documents, packing slips, labels, and other required paperwork.
• Assist with purchasing activities, including purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and tracking deliveries.
• Monitor office and plant supplies and coordinate replenishment as required.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems
• Support onboarding and administrative requirements for new employees.
• Coordinate meetings, visitors, deliveries, and general plant administrative activities.
• Assist supervisors and managers with reports, data collection, and special projects.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, carriers, and other company locations as required.
• Ensure administrative records are accurate, current, and properly maintained.
• Help identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and reduce paperwork or duplication.
• Perform other duties and administrative tasks as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate For This Position Will Have

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable learning and using ERP, production, inventory, or other business systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong follow-up skills and the ability to work independently.
• Professional and approachable manner when dealing with employees, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment is an asset.

Artificial Intelligence may be used to asses the applications.