Administrative Assistant — Mill Operations & Admin Support

Interfor; Bay Springs (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

HSA Medical Plan

401(k) Matching

PTO & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development

Earned Wages Access

Job summary

Interfor, a leading forest products company, seeks an Administrative Assistant in Bay Springs, MS. You will support mill operations with a range of administrative, organizational, and customer service duties, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.

The position emphasizes strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to engage in inventory and HR-related tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Three+ years of administrative, office coordination, accounting, or manufacturing support experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities across all levels.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Discretion with confidential information and strong computer skills (MS Office).
• Experience with purchasing, inventory, or CMMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls, manage email, and distribute information to staff.
• Collate, sort, and distribute incoming mail and greet visitors.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and travel for mill employees.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Create and distribute letters, memos, reports, and presentations.
• Order office supplies, manage inventory, and coordinate maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain office organization and support Human Resources and management as needed.
• Enter data into databases and spreadsheets; support community engagement and employee relations.
• Assist with monthly physical inventory and document retrieval.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Interfor, a leading forest products company, seeks an Administrative Assistant in Bay Springs, MS. You will support mill operations with a range of administrative, organizational, and customer service duties, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.

The position emphasizes strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to engage in inventory and HR-related tasks.