Assistant Administrative I

Tyson Foods; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an administrative assistant to perform routine clerical tasks including typing, data entry, record keeping and generating reports. You will operate a multi-line phone system, greet visitors and handle mail and deliveries in a busy office.

The role requires a high school diploma and 1+ years of office experience. Proficiency with MS Word and Excel, plus strong verbal communication, is essential to support internal staff and respond to inquiries in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of experience in administrative roles.
• Strong data entry and basic computer skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative duties such as typing and records keeping.
• Handle mail, phone calls, and inquiries; greet visitors.
• Data entry, reporting, scheduling meetings, and travel planning.
• Prepare shipments and maintain files; assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

This position is responsible for performing routine administrative duties such as typing professional correspondence memos and other documents data entry organizing record keeping; keeping a detailed and accurate order entry; operating a switchboard or answering a multiple-line telephone and handling routine inquiries or requests directing calls or taking messages; communicating on radio system; greeting and directing visitors; sorting and distributing mail and faxes; preparing UPS and Federal Express shipments; photocopying; maintaining files; generating reports; scheduling meetings; coordinating travel reservations; ordering supplies; and any other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 plus years experience.
• Computer Skills: Standard computer skills including generating simple letters spreadsheets and or graphics for personal business use or creating simple queries and simply formatted data output using a fourth generation language.
• Communication Skills: Excellent and verbal communication skills.
• Special Skills: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Multi-tasking is necessary.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Additional Information

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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