Administrative Assistant

Mountaire Farms; Selbyville (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight paid holidays

Medical plans with onsite Health and  

Dental and Vision Programs

401(k) Retirement Planning

Employee Discounts on chicken

Job summary

Mountaire Farms in Selbyville, DE is seeking an administrative support specialist for day shift duties. The role includes answering phones, coordinating meetings, calendar management, and preparing reports as the liaison with other departments.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of relevant experience, an Associate's Degree or equivalent, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Excellent communication and professional conduct with internal and external customers are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business Management or equivalent experience.
• 1 - 3 years' relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Business professional with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• General office duties including answering phones and coordinating meetings.
• Maintain/update calendars and prepare correspondence and reports.
• Liaise with other departments and support staff on projects.
• Arrange travel and company events for the department.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Education

Associate's Degree in Business Management

Equivalent experience

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides administrative support to manager-level positions.

This is a day shift position.

• General office duties, answering phones, coordinating meetings, maintaining/updating calendars, creating/proofing correspondence and reports and is the liaison with other departments.
• Coordinates and assists staff members on special projects and knowledgeable on policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assists with travel arrangements for the department and handles arrangements for company events, special occasions, etc.

Primary Purpose

Provides administrative support to manager-level positions. This is a day shift position.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• General office duties, answering phones, coordinating meetings, maintaining/updating calendars, creating/proofing correspondence and reports and is the liaison with other departments.
• Coordinates and assists staff members on special projects and knowledgeable on policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assists with travel arrangements for the department and handles arrangements for company events, special occasions, etc.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Business Management or equivalent experience.
• 1 - 3 years' relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Business professional with internal and external customers.

About Us

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.

Mountaire Overview

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.

Total Compensation

Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!