Administrative Assistant

Sonoco; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company–a–

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Milwaukee, WI seeks an organized Administrative Assistant to handle phone, mail, visitor coordination, and basic office systems. You will support onboarding, payroll tracking, and supplier invoicing while maintaining files and office supplies.

A positive, detail-oriented approach is expected in a fast-paced environment. The role requires strong communication, organizational and MS Office skills, with a day shift, on-site schedule and competitive hourly pay.

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

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and direct inquiries to appropriate personnel
• Organize and sort mail, files, and documents
• Coordinate with mainframe systems and assist visitors
• Prepare written correspondence and distribute mail
• Enter plant purchases and vendor invoices for order/payment
• Schedule onsite training and assist with onboarding and payroll tracking

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or advanced studies preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position: Administrative Assistant

Location, Milwaukee, WI

Rate: $25.82/hour

Schedule: day shift

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

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

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

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.