Administrative Assistant

Pacer Group; Coal Center (Washington County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacer Group is hiring an Administrative Clerk in Coal Center, PA. The role supports daily administrative operations and serves as a point of contact for employees, visitors, and customers in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, coordinating with multiple departments, and processing routine tasks. Requires high school diploma or GED; manufacturing admin experience and MS Office skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Administrative/clerical experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative and clerical duties.
• Answer calls, emails, and messages; route and respond as needed.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and complete routine tasks.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, HR, Maintenance, and Shipping.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Administrative experience

Manufacturing admin

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

AS/400

HRMS

Amtech

Sage

EDI

Customer Portals

Job description

Location: Coal Center, PA 15423 (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract to hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Duration: 12 Months contract to hire

Pay Rate: $26/hr (W2)

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week - Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm

Application Timeline: August 14, 2026

Job Summary

The Administrative Clerk supports daily administrative operations and serves as a point of contact for employees, visitors, and customers while providing administrative support across multiple departments in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative and clerical duties.
• Answer phone calls, emails, text messages, and other digital communications.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and complete routine administrative tasks.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, Human Resources, Maintenance, and Shipping departments.
• Process requests, follow up on orders, and provide general information.
• Participate in required training and follow company policies and procedures.
• Support departmental goals and assist with additional administrative duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint)
• Administrative/Clerical Experience
• Manufacturing/Industrial Administrative Experience (Required)
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Problem-solving and collaboration skills

Preferred System Experience

• AS/400
• HRMS
• Amtech
• Sage
• EDI
• Customer Portals

Physical Requirements

• Frequent keyboarding and data entry.
• Frequent reaching, grasping, and pinching.
• Occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to process verbal and written information quickly.
• Work primarily in a seated position with occasional standing/walking.
• Ability to work in a noisy manufacturing environment while following safety procedures.
• Indoor, climate-controlled facility.
• Primarily sedentary role.
• Occasional standing or walking for 1-2 hours.
• Manufacturing/industrial environment.

Experience

• Administrative, clerical, customer service, or related experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.

Education

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.