Front Desk & Admin Specialist – Manufacturing Plant

Great Dane; Kewanee (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage the front desk and provide general administrative support at the manufacturing plant in Illinois. You will be the primary contact for visitors, vendors, clients, drivers, employees, and callers while supporting daily administrative needs and plant operations.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, handling calls, coordinating meetings, data entry, and maintaining organized spaces.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced data functions in Excel.
• Effective data entry skills ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and confidentiality skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and professional demeanor.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, vendors, delivery drivers, employees, and callers in a professional manner.
• Answer incoming calls and direct to the appropriate person or department.
• Provide PPE to visitors and ensure sign-in procedures are completed.
• Sort and distribute mail and assist with shipping documentation.
• Receive inquiries and route to appropriate department.
• Assist with scheduling meetings and preparing conference rooms.
• Perform clerical duties: filing, copying, scanning, data entry.
• Provide general administrative support to HR and other departments.
• Maintain supplies for office, breakroom, conference, and training rooms.
• Maintain a professional and welcoming reception area.

Skills

Time management

Reception skills

MS Office

Data entry

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Dane is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage the front desk and provide general administrative support at the manufacturing plant in Illinois. You will be the primary contact for visitors, vendors, clients, drivers, employees, and callers while supporting daily administrative needs and plant operations.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, handling calls, coordinating meetings, data entry, and maintaining organized spaces.