Administrative Assistant

Steel Dynamics; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics in Columbus, MS is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support Materials Handling & Transportation leadership and production operators with day-to-day tasks. This role maintains reports, controls documents, schedules interviews, tracks payroll hours and vacation, and provides monthly performance updates, while handling purchasing card duties and training records.

Strong safety awareness, solid computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Strong safety record.
• Strong computer aptitude with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily Material Handling & Transportation reports.
• Maintain document control of all Material Handling records.
• Schedule/support interviews as needed.
• Review payroll hours and track vacation hours for the department.
• Provide monthly updates on departmental performance statistics.
• Manage purchasing card for the department.
• Maintain training records for all Shipping employees.
• Perform other miscellaneous administrative and clerical duties.

Skills

Independent decision making

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritizing and multitasking

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Job Locations: US-MS-Columbus

ID: 2026-7826

Pos. Category: Administrative / Clerical

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Overview

Support manager, Materials Handling & Transportation leadership, and production operators in day-to-day tasks

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily Material Handling & Transportation reports
• Maintain document control of all Material Handling records
• Schedule/ support interviews as needed
• Review payroll hours and track vacation hours for the department
• Provide monthly updates on departmental performance statistics
• Manage purchasing card for the department
• Maintain training records for all Shipping employees
• Perform other miscellaneous administrative and clerical duties

Qualifications

Required

• Strong safety record
• Strong computer aptitude/capability including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be self-motivated, able to make independent decisions, and work without direct supervision
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Clerical experience a plus

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.