Manufacturing Front Desk & Admin Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

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

The role includes greeting visitors, handling calls, providing PPE, mail and shipping support, and assisting HR with paperwork.

Qualifications

• Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Years of Experience: 2-4 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Skills: Strong time management, reception and telephone skills, MS Office proficiency, data entry accuracy, analytical ability, organizational skills, confidentiality, customer service, problem solving, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, vendors, delivery drivers, employees, and callers in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer incoming calls and direct them 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.
• Handle customer inquiries or concerns and direct to the appropriate department.

Skills

Time management

Reception & telephony

MS Office proficiency

Data entry

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel (advanced data functions)

Job description

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

The role includes greeting visitors, handling calls, providing PPE, mail and shipping support, and assisting HR with paperwork.