Administrative Assistant: Office & Safety Coordination

SONOCO CANADA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing tools & EAP

Paid time off & holidays

Insurance plans (life, disability)

Job summary

Sonoco in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and coordinate activities. You will manage calls, mail, onboarding paperwork, and EE files, while assisting with vendor invoices and office supplies.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, good communication, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. Day shift, full-time position.

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.
• Kronos experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively track weekly and monthly safety documents and participate in the plant’s safety steering team.
• Coordinate company functions and meetings.
• Schedule onsite training as required.
• Participate in monthly inventory of finished goods and raw materials.
• Process onboarding paperwork and maintain EE personnel files.
• Enter plant purchases and vendor invoices for order/payment.
• Answer phone/e-mail and direct customers/visitors to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Office admin experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

MS Office (Intermed-Adv)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or advanced studies

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Sonoco in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations and coordinate activities. You will manage calls, mail, onboarding paperwork, and EE files, while assisting with vendor invoices and office supplies.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, good communication, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. Day shift, full-time position.