Administrative Assistant / Sales Assistant

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Sales Assistant in the South Houston area. The role combines administrative support, inventory control, and sales assistance in a fast-paced industrial environment.

The position offers full-time, temporary employment with a pay rate of $18.00–$22.00 per hour and a Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM schedule. Training and growth opportunities are available within manufacturing and industrial staffing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a fast-paced office environment required.
• Previous work experience in a commercial or industrial setting is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Adobe is a plus.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate inventory records for a variety of industrial surplus items.
• Perform heavy data entry while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use QuickBooks for basic business and administrative functions.
• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to customer inquiries, and provide general office support.
• Greet and assist walk-in customers and truck drivers in a professional manner.
• Email bid requests and pricing information to existing clients and perform follow-up calls.

Skills

Inventory management

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Sales support

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Administrative Assistant / Sales Assistant

Automation Personnel Services is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Sales Assistant for an established industrial surplus company in the South Houston area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced office professional who enjoys a combination of administrative support, inventory management, customer service, and sales assistance in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Pay Rate

$18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Schedule & Hours

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Administrative Assistant / Sales Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate inventory records for a variety of industrial surplus items.
• Perform heavy data entry while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use QuickBooks for basic business and administrative functions.
• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to customer inquiries, and provide general office support.
• Greet and assist walk-in customers and truck drivers in a professional manner.
• Email bid requests and pricing information to existing clients and perform follow-up calls.

Administrative Assistant / Sales Assistant Qualifications & Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a fast-paced office environment required — no exceptions.
• Previous work experience in a commercial or industrial setting is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Adobe is a plus.
• Background check and drug screen required

Job Type

Full-time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401K matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include: 10-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2025). Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2025). Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association. Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine. Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Automation Personnel Services Houston East Branch
14705 Woodforest Blvd.
Suite 106
Houston, TX 77015