Administrative Coordinator

POET; Lake Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonuses

PTO + holidays

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Discounted home/auto insurance

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

POET is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for our Lake Crystal, MN site. You will support the grain procurement team, liaise with HR, greet visitors, manage mail and supplies, and help with payroll and onboarding. This on-site role emphasizes integrity, organization, and teamwork to ensure smooth operations.

The successful candidate will handle vendor coordination, benefit inquiries, and record retention while contributing to POET’s safety and quality culture on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.
• A high level of personal integrity and discretion.
• Team-oriented with adaptability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support grain contract administration and audits while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with local grain producers.
• Serve as first point of contact for HR inquiries.
• Educate team on benefits and assist with leave requests.
• Assist with biweekly payroll processing and handling confidential information.
• Aid recruitment and onboarding of new hires.
• Greet visitors and direct them appropriately.
• Perform inventory counts for spare parts assets.
• Help vendors/contractors achieve POET qualification compliance.
• Coordinate record retention with the General Manager.
• Distribute daily mail and manage supplies.
• Coordinate team events and recognition activities.
• Share process improvements and promote safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Learning new software

Integrity

Team player

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Eligible Team Members may receive $$ Competitive BONUS opportunities - up to SIX bonuses per year (Quarterly Profit Sharing & Value Share) Paid time off and paid holidays - 40 hours of PTO available on Day 1, on top of a biweekly PTO accrual program! Comprehensive benefits package; Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions 401K with company match Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements Discounted home and auto insurance All POET Team Members enjoy A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually 'Family-first' culture Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Administrative Coordinators play an integral role at each of our facilities partnering with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the mission at POET. In this position, you will support the grain procurement team through interactions with local grain producers and administration of grain contracts. You will be the liaison between the human resources team and the local team members. You will be responsible for greeting visitors and ensuring they have an exceptional experience. You will have ownership of the mail, workrooms, and office supplies. You will perform inventory cycle counts for spare parts assets to ensure system accuracy. You will serve as part of the qualification team to assist your leaders in reviewing and onboarding service providers to ensure they are compliant with POET qualification requirements. This includes coordinating communication between leaders/vendors/contractors and may also require collecting documentation to help the team evaluate and mitigate potential risk for each. Hours: Monday - Friday, day shift Pay: $23 - $28 per hour, depending on experience This is an on-site role located in Lake Crystal, MN. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting grain contract administration and periodic audits, while adhering to regulatory compliance.
• Building and maintaining relationships with local grain producers.
• Serving as the first point of contact for team member inquiries within the realm of Human Resources (with a dedicated Human Resources Team as a resource).
• You will need to be able to understand and educate team members on basic benefit inquiries, including facilitating leave of absence requests.
• Assisting with payroll processing on a biweekly basis, this includes having access to confidential information which makes having high integrity and discretion a daily expectation within this role.
• Helping with recruitment, which includes communicating with new hires, facilitating new hire paperwork and providing a world class onboarding experience.
• Greeting visitors courteously (in-person and on the phone), determining their needs, and directing them as appropriate.
• Performing inventory counts for spare parts assets to ensure system accuracy.
• Assisting vendors/contractors who are working to become compliant with POET's qualification requirements.
• Coordinating Record Retention activities with the General Manager to maintain compliance with POET's Record Retention Policy.
• Distributing the daily mail and maintaining workrooms and inventories of supplies.
• Coordinating lunches, team celebrations or events, fundraising campaigns, etc.
• Sharing best practices and identifying process improvements.
• Being a champion for POET in the community.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET's products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

Since we're all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong communication skills - both written and verbal. Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs. A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE High level of personal integrity Interpersonal skills - ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills Ability to embrace and promote change Innovative mindset Dedicated to honesty, confidentiality, and ethical behavior in all business matters and assignments. Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty Ability to work in a team environment Eagerness to learn and change the world - you're Never Satisfied!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role has some physical requirements that our team members will need to be able to perform, such as: Frequently sitting while working on a personal computer. Occasionally walking and climbing stairs. Occasionally wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). The compensation for this position is competitive and will be based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. While the wage range listed is between $23 to $28 per hour, the final wage offered will be determined by the successful candidate's skills, expertise, and relevant experience.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We're all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren't just slogans on our walls. It's the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It's the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At POET we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member's position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset. POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.

Over the past 30 years of bioprocessing leadership, we've assembled the industry's strongest team of engineers, scientists, financial analysts and more. Along the way, we've carefully selected team members who share our core values and pride in everything we do. That's common sense - and it's led to some of the most creative bioprocessing work in the world. The people of POET make working here a challenging, exhilarating place to advance a career. They accomplish great things for millions of Americans and find great satisfaction in helping our country in so many ways.