Administrative Assistant — Front Office & Projects

Mission Produce®; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Produce, a leading global fresh produce company, seeks an Administrative Assistant to manage front office tasks and support various departments. The role involves phones, greeting visitors, mail processing, and coordinating meetings with light project support.

The position is temp-to-hire, pays $24/hour, and requires at least 2 years of office experience, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (minimum)
• 2+ years of administrative experience
• Proficient with MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Mindfulness, quick learner, problem solver, decisive, collaborative
• Self-directed, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Overtime may be required

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer phones
• Process mail and handle front desk duties
• Reserve conference rooms for meetings
• Coordinate projects and events
• Order office supplies and track inventory
• Prepare monthly spreadsheets
• Manage gym waivers and wellness program tracking
• Handle FedEx shipments and create purchase orders
• Set up new hire desks and supplies
• Arrange meals and catering as requested
• Assist Human Resources with applications
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Self-directed work

Time management

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Mission Produce, a leading global fresh produce company, seeks an Administrative Assistant to manage front office tasks and support various departments. The role involves phones, greeting visitors, mail processing, and coordinating meetings with light project support.

The position is temp-to-hire, pays $24/hour, and requires at least 2 years of office experience, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.