Administrative Assistant

Manufacturing Inc; Brooklyn (CT); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Competitive Compensation

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Connecticut is looking for a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join their team. The role includes managing daily office operations, documentation, and communication with internal departments and external vendors. Candidates should have proven administrative experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $22 to $25 per hour, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and technical training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative or office support role is required.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Superior time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily administrative operations, including filing, data entry, and maintaining office supplies.
• Assist in the preparation of manufacturing reports, shipping documents, and internal memos.
• Act as a primary point of contact for internal departments and external vendors via phone and email.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, and assist with travel arrangements for management.
• Once trained, identify ways to streamline administrative workflows to support the production floor.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you an organized professional with a solid administrative foundation looking to grow your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team. While we require previous administrative experience, we are fully committed to providing specialized training to help you master our industry-specific processes and systems.

Whats In It For You

• Career Growth: Dedicated access to training and development to expand your professional and technical certifications.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team that genuinely values technical expertise and internal promotion.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a steady, competitive wage with additional bonus opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: Stable scheduling within a structured manufacturing office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Office Coordination: Manage daily administrative operations, including filing, data entry, and maintaining office supplies.
• Documentation: Assist in the preparation of manufacturing reports, shipping documents, and internal memos.
• Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for internal departments and external vendors via phone and email.
• Scheduling: Coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, and assist with travel arrangements for management.
• Process Improvement: Once trained, identify ways to streamline administrative workflows to support the production floor.

Skills & Qualifications

• Foundational Experience: Proven experience in an administrative or office support role is required.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Adaptability: A "will train" mindset—you must be eager to learn manufacturing-specific software and protocols.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Organization: Superior time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Pay: Compensation is determined by candidate experience, education, certifications, and specific job-related skills. $22–$25/hr

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes premium health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and eligibility for an incentive recognition bonus program. Access to training and development to expand your technical certifications.

Apply Today! Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? Join a team that values technical expertise!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.