Office Administrator

Rehrig Pacific Company; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision and Life Ins.

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k & ESOP

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company in Joliet, IL is hiring a Plant Office Administrator to keep the plant running smoothly. You’ll handle payroll, attendance, onboarding, and a range of administrative tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong multitasking, excellent communication, and proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook. Bilingual Spanish is a plus, forklift is a plus but not required, and a HS diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; relevant experience considered.
• Experience in administrative roles in warehouse or manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong multitasking, organization, and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deliveries with carriers and the transportation team.
• Manage production, inventory, and transportation reports.
• Handle payroll, PTO, and attendance tracking with accuracy.
• Support onboarding, leave requests, and HR paperwork.
• Keep records and files organized; communicate with drivers and vendors.
• Assist customer service as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Multitasking

MS Office

Communication skills

Customer service

Spanish language

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

Join Our Team as a Plant Office Administrator!

Pay: $20.00-$23.00

Great benefits including: Medical, Dental Vision and Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; 401k & ESOP; Profit Sharing; Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Are you a detail-driven multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you love keeping things organized, supporting a dynamic team, and being the go-to person for making things run smoothly? If so, we want YOU to be our next Plant Office Administrator!

What You’ll Do:

As the backbone of our plant operations, you’ll play a key role in keeping everything on track. Your day-to-day will include:

• Championing safety by following and promoting our safety-first culture.
• Coordinating deliveries and working with carriers, recyclers, and our transportation team.
• Managing production, inventory, and transportation reports through customer portals.
• Handling payroll, PTO, and attendance tracking with precision.
• Supporting employees with onboarding, leave requests, and other HR paperwork.
• Keeping records and files organized and up to date.
• Communicating professionally with everyone from drivers to vendors to plant leadership.
• Jumping in to help with customer service and other duties as needed.

What You Bring:

We’re looking for someone who’s:

• Experienced in administrative work (big plus if it’s in a warehouse or manufacturing setting!).
• A master of multitasking, organization, and time management.
• Tech-savvy with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and web-based systems.
• A strong communicator — written, verbal, and email.
• Customer-focused and team-oriented.
• Bilingual in Spanish? That’s a big plus!
• Forklift experience? Also a plus, but not required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Be part of a supportive, diverse team.
• Make a real impact every day.
• Grow your skills in a fast-moving, hands-on environment.
• Enjoy a role that’s never boring and always evolving.

Rehrig Pacific is a leading manufacturer of integrated sustainable solutions for the supply chain and environmental waste industries with a diverse customer list of industry leaders. We provide end-to-end solutions including returnable plastic products, delivery lifts and sleds, technology to track those assets, and a service team to ensure their longevity. Our team is dedicated to the values, mission, and unique culture within our organization that celebrates our people. We believe in fostering an environment where employees can be their authentic selves and know that they are viewed as integral members of the Rehrig Pacific Family.

Rehrig Pacific Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also here.