Administrative Assistant

SONOCO CANADA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing tools & EAP

Paid time off & holidays

Insurance plans (life, disability)

Job summary

Sonoco in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and coordinate activities. You will manage calls, mail, onboarding paperwork, and EE files, while assisting with vendor invoices and office supplies.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, good communication, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. Day shift, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Secretarial or Office Administrative experience.
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and Leadership skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office Skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college or advanced studies preferred.
• Kronos experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively track weekly and monthly safety documents and participate in the plant’s safety steering team.
• Coordinate company functions and meetings.
• Schedule onsite training as required.
• Participate in monthly inventory of finished goods and raw materials.
• Process onboarding paperwork and maintain EE personnel files.
• Enter plant purchases and vendor invoices for order/payment.
• Answer phone/e-mail and direct customers/visitors to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Office admin experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

MS Office (Intermed-Adv)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or advanced studies

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Position: Administrative Assistant

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Rate: $25.82/hour

Schedule: day shift

Position Summary

We are seeking an organized, self-motivated office administrator to join our growing organization. In this position, you will manage a variety of administrative tasks such as: answering phone calls, organizing mail, working with our mainframe systems and directing visitors. As you will provide office support and coordinate office activities, a positive attitude and attention to detail is strongly encouraged.

Essential Functions

• Actively track weekly and monthly safety documents and participate in the plant’s safety steering team.
• Help coordinate company functions and meetings.
• Schedule onsite training as required.
• Participate in monthly physical inventory of finished goods and raw material.
• Schedule outbound freight as a back up.
• Assist with employee orientations.
• Process onboarding paperwork and maintain EE personnel files.
• Track EE attendance and points and payroll.
• Maintain and replenish office supplies as well as tools.
• Enter plant purchases and vendor invoices for order/payment.
• Answer phone/e-mail and direct customers/visitors to appropriate personnel for assistance.
• Distribute mail and faxes; prepare written correspondence.
• File and maintain all relevant documents.
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• Secretarial or Office Administrative experience
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and Leadership skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Some college or advanced studies preferred
• Kronos experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.

Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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