Administrative Assistant

Intertek; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Transportation Technologies team in Kentwood, MI. The role supports the department with document creation, research tasks and conference setup, ensuring smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in administration, and strong MS Office skills. This on-site position offers benefits and the opportunity to grow within a leading quality assurance provider.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in an administrative role preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create documents and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office.
• Research information requests and inquiries.
• Respond to inquiries within required timeframes.
• Develop, review and update local operating procedures.
• Set up conference rooms and support visitors and in-house meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - KENTWOOD, MI

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking anAdministrative Assistantto join our Transportation Technologies team inKentwood, MI. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in administration.

Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards.Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide.Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

TheAdministrative Assistantis responsible for performing a full range of administrative duties to support the department. Key responsibilities include creating various documents and spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Office software, researching a variety of information requests, and setting up conference rooms for visitors and in-house meetings.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you’ll do:

• Create various documents and spreadsheets
• Research a variety of information requests
• Respond to inquiries within a given timeframe
• Develop, review, and update local operating procedures
• Set up conference rooms and provide support for visitors and in-house meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience directly related to the role
• Experience with Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detail-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal (including via telephone) and written formats
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Physical dexterity to perform the clerical functions which are inherent to the position, such as: data entry via computer keyboard, writing, operating a telephone, filing
• Ability to sit and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [e-mail] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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