Athens - Admin Assistant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Athens, TX. The role supports daily administrative duties and helps with internal audit processes within a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate is organized, a quick learner, and comfortable taking on new responsibilities. Compensation is $15.00–$18.00 per hour, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative or office experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to learn audit processes in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in all work.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar office software.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks including data entry, filing, document preparation, and correspondence.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails professionally.
• Maintain organized physical and digital records; ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Assist management and staff with scheduling, reporting, and general clerical needs.
• Monitor and order office supplies; help maintain an organized work environment.
• Support special projects and operational tasks as assigned by management.
• Learn and assist with internal audit processes and compliance documentation.
• Help gather, organize, and prepare records and supporting materials for audits.
• Maintain accurate documentation trails to ensure audit readiness at all times.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Job description

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Athens, TX

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation:

$15.00 – $18.00 per hour, based on experience

Overview:

We are a manufacturing company in Athens, TX looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our team and grow with us. In addition to handling day-to-day administrative responsibilities, this role will involve learning and assisting with internal audit processes — making it a great opportunity for someone who is eager to expand their skill set in a hands‑on manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is organized, a quick learner, and not afraid to take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Administrative & Office Support:

• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks including data entry, filing, document preparation, and correspondence
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails in a professional manner
• Maintain organized physical and digital records and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
• Assist management and staff with scheduling, reporting, and general clerical needs
• Monitor and order office supplies and help maintain an organized work environment
• Support special projects and operational tasks as assigned by management

Audit Support:

• Learn and assist with internal audit processes and compliance documentation
• Help gather, organize, and prepare records and supporting materials for audits
• Maintain accurate documentation trails to ensure audit readiness at all times
• Work closely with management to understand audit requirements and support corrective actions as needed

Requirements:

• Prior administrative or office experience preferred
• Willingness and ability to learn audit processes and compliance procedures in a manufacturing setting
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar office software
• Strong organizational and communication skills — written and verbal
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing or industrial office environment
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be local to or able to commute to the Athens, TX area