Administrative Assistant | Part Time

USNR; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Burton Mill Solutions is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day office operations in a production environment. The role acts as a primary contact for inquiries, helps maintain organized records, and assists with logistics, purchasing, invoicing, and shipping.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, service-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks with discretion. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with inventory and vendor coordination are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in office administration or a related role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience supporting purchasing/invoices.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for office-related questions, visitors, and inquiries.
• Provide coverage for others on vacation.
• Support daily office operations and help ensure an efficient workflow.
• Assist with ordering, stocking, and tracking office supplies; maintain inventory and coordinate distribution of materials as needed.
• Coordinate routine facilities support and communicate with building management and vendors.
• May support purchasing and basic expense tracking, including purchase requests and invoice processing.
• Process Work Orders and invoicing for all orders shipping; create shipping labels.
• Receive inventory into D365 and process invoices for payment.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and adjust counts as needed.
• Coordinate meeting logistics and basic conferencing setup.
• Maintain confidential records and professional communications.
• Promote office health and safety practices and postings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Discretion

Problem solving

Multitasking

Cross-team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

D365

Job description

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting day-to-day office operations and administrative procedures to ensure an efficient, organized, and service-oriented workplace. This role serves as a point of contact for office-related questions and visitors, supports cross-functional logistics, and supports key administrative workflows with professionalism and discretion and light housekeeping duties. The ideal candidate is highly organized, service-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities while anticipating needs and following through on commitments.

$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact for office-related questions, visitors, and general inquiries (phone, email, in-person)
• Provide coverage for others on vacation
• Provide administrative support to daily office operations and help ensure an efficient workflow
• Assist with ordering, stocking, and tracking office supplies; maintain inventory and coordinate distribution of materials as needed
• Coordinate routine facilities support (repairs, maintenance visits, cleaning) and communicate with building management and vendors
• May support purchasing and basic expense tracking, including purchase requests and invoice processing (as assigned)
• Price, enter and invoice Work Orders and complete invoicing function for all orders shipping
• May perform shipping duties (package small items), create UPS/FedEx shipping labels
• Receive inventory into D365 and process invoices for payment
• Perform inventory cycle counts and adjust inventory counts when necessary
• Assist with coordinating meeting logistics, including room scheduling, refreshments/catering, and basic conferencing technology setup
• Maintain confidentiality in all things
• Maintain organized administrative records and files (digital and physical) in accordance with company standards
• Draft, proofread, and format business communications and documents (memos, letters, reports, presentations) as assigned
• Organize and support company events and employee engagement activities (e.g., internal meetings, celebrations, team events) as requested
• Promote and help maintain office health and safety practices; communicate procedures and coordinate required postings or supplies as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2–5 years of experience in office administration, office management, or a related administrative role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience supporting purchasing/invoices, vendor coordination, and general office operations preferred
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional customer service mindset
• Attention to detail and reliable follow-through in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Problem-solving and resourcefulness; ability to anticipate needs and remove administrative barriers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new office systems
• Facilities and vendor coordination skills; ability to manage service requests and follow up to completion
• Basic budgeting, purchasing, and invoice/expense processing skills (as required by the role)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with all levels of the organization
• Professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all interactions and work products
• Service orientation and diplomacy when working with employees, visitors, and vendors

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and production manufacturing warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, mobile and desktop phones, printers, multi-function devices and will also continually work with networking equipment and racked server hardware. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. However, due to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, it may become necessary to work outside normal business hours.

Travel

This position is not expected to travel.

Benefits

As a part-time employee, you will earn prorated Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual per year with no waiting period to use accrued time. Accrual is based on the number of hours worked.

Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Burton Mill Solutions will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future. Current employees of Burton Mill Solutions and affiliates, and rehires within less than one year, are not eligible for the retention bonus.