Remote Administrative Assistant (Logistics-Shipping)

Thrivas Staffing Agency; Plantation (FL); Remote; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company is seeking a remote Administrative Assistant for their Logistics Department. This full-time position requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience and will support the department manager with reporting, memo drafting, and event coordination. Benefits include full medical, dental, vision, and paid time off after 90 days.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical insurance

Group dental and vision

Matching 401k

Paid time off

Paid training

Paid holidays

Prepaid life insurance plan

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional administrative support experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Comfortable working at least 35 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Run daily and weekly reports through Excel.
• Draft internal department memos and coordinate meetings.
• Assist with virtual presentations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Job description

Shipping company is currently hiring a remote Administrative Assistant for their Logistics Department. The position is full time Monday through Friday with the ability to work from home. The company provides a generous benefits package after 90 days that include 100% employer medical. Group dental, vision and a matching 401k are also provided. Additional benefits include paid time off, paid training, paid holidays, and a prepaid life insurance plan.

The ideal applicant will have previous administrative support experience and be passionate about their work. Individuals should possess intermediate to advanced computer skills and be comfortable working on Excel, Word as well as some PowerPoint. Individuals who have experience working for a shipping/logistics company are also strongly encouraged to apply (not required).

The Administrative Assistant will report to the department manager. Run daily and weekly reporting through Excel. Draft internal department memos, coordinate events or meetings with internal departments as well as assist on any virtual presentations. You must be organized, efficient and very comfortable working on the computer. Industry experience is not required as training is offered. You must be professional, outgoing and possess strong communications skills.

Requirements
1+ year of professional administrative support
Longevity with past employers
Experience with Microsoft Office Excel and Word
Type 35 wpm +