Administrative Assistant II - Northern New Jersey Metro

Tyson Foods; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an on-site Administrative Assistant at the Rosewood, New Jersey sales office. You will perform confidential data entry, handle inquiries, and support the sales team with reporting and logistics.

Responsibilities include preparing shipments, maintaining files, and coordinating travel and training for team members. The role requires 2+ years of experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience.
• Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of administrative duties including handling confidential material; data entry; handling routine inquiries or requests, directing calls or taking messages; preparing shipments; maintaining files; compiling data and generating reports.
• Support the sales team, accrual, block orders, and GPO management.
• Assist customers by tracking trucks and assembling information for quarterly and annual sales meeting booklets; arrange travel reservations and training for team members.
• Manage office supply inventory and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Office coordination

Communication skills

AI tool usage

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The selected candidate will work on-site at the sales office in Rosewood, New Jersey, five days per week.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties including handling confidential material; data entry; handling routine inquiries or requests, directing calls or taking messages; preparing UPS and Federal Express shipments; maintaining general and confidential files; and compiling data and generating reports.

Additional responsibilities include supporting the sales team, accrual, block orders, and GPO management, supporting the sales team and customers by tracking trucks, and assembling information and organizing and assembling booklets from quarterly and annual sales meetings; arranging travel reservations and training for team members; managing office supply inventory; and any other duties or special projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 2 plus years experience.

Computer Skills:

• Standard computer skills; Microsoft Office emphasis on Outlook Access Excel and PowerPoint.

Communication Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Special Skills:

• Work activities are variable and require judgment to complete tasks such as setting priorities evaluating results and coordinating with others; assignments are defined and the approach to be taken is usually determined in coordination with others.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Pay Range/Rate:

$20.67 - $35.10

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

No

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

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Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson's total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member's relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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