Distribution Administrative Assistant - Newington, CT

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Woodgrain in Newington, CT is seeking a Distribution Administrative Assistant to support routine clerical duties, schedule appointments, and manage communications. The role involves preparing reports, organizing files, and coordinating travel and meetings for the manager.

The ideal candidate has an Associates Degree or 2+ years of relevant experience, strong customer service skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 2+ years of experience in related field is required.
• Strong customer-centric focus and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of office equipment are required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments and relays information to callers.
• Researches and compiles statistical reports and spreadsheets.
• Routes mail, maintains file systems, and supports manager's travel arrangements.
• Prepares shipments and coordinates meetings with vendors.
• Orders supplies and maintains office equipment.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer service

Communication

Office equipment

Education

Associates Degree or 2+ years of experience in related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Distribution Administrative Assistant - Newington, CT (5456)

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain!We’re growing fast and offeringlifetime careersin a supportive work environment.

About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Position Overview: The Administrative Assistant schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and relieves official of clerical work, administrative, and business details.

• Assists in researching, compiling and presenting of statistical reports, spreadsheets for general use and/or presentations
• Routes incoming mail. Locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence, to be answered by employer
• Organizes and maintains file system, and files correspondence and other records
• Answers and screens manager’s telephone calls
• Coordinates manager’s work and travel schedules
• Coordinates manager’s work and travel schedules, meetings, conference calls and vendor meetings
• Prepares UPS shipments, packages, and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes
• Orders, maintains supplies, and arranges for office equipment maintenance
• Other duties as described by manager

Role Requirements:

• Associates Degree or 2+ years of experience or a combination of education and experience in related field REQUIRED
• Strong customer-centric focus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of all office equipment
• Exceptional customer services and communication skills

Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. Additionally, the employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The general work environment is fast-paced, and at times, can be demanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Classification: Non-exempt

Department: Administrative Support

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Operations Manager

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.