SMT Plant Secretary 1st

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries; Lyons (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group health insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with company 3

9 paid holidays, 2 personal holidays,

Employee assistance program

Fitness Discounts

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc. is seeking a Plant Secretary for 1st shift to provide secretarial support to the Smelter Plant Manager. Responsibilities include data entry, reporting, and coordinating administrative tasks within the plant.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic reading and math skills, and proficiency with Abra, Somax, Mainframe, MSR, Word and Excel. Strong organization and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic reading ability is required.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) are required.
• Familiarity with Abra, Somax, Mainframe, MSR, Word and Excel is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and confidentiality handling are essential.

Responsibilities

• Enter daily production data and maintain production spreadsheets.
• Generate and distribute reports as needed.
• Place orders with vendors and prepare purchase orders.
• Receive receipts and close out invoiced POs.
• Maintain MSDS files and generate MSDS reports yearly.
• Maintain and update technical and quality manuals.
• Answer multi-line telephone and route calls or take messages.
• Prepare schedules and rosters.
• Ensure high quality work and adherence to safety practices.

Skills

Good communication skills

Well organized

Confidential information handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Reading

Basic Math

Tools

Abra

Somax

Mainframe

MSR

Word

Excel

Job description

Get to know East Penn!

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, that is poised for the energy needs of the future with 80 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

East Penn is currently seeking a Plant Secretary for 1st shift. Primary responsibility is to provide secretarial support to the Smelter Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Enters daily production data and maintains various production spreadsheets.
• Maintains, enters, and generates various reports.
• Places orders with vendors and prepares Purchase Orders.
• Receives receipts and closes out all invoiced PO's.
• Does monthly cost statement report.
• Maintains chemical prices and updates.
• Types bills of lading.
• Collects and records absences in Time and Attendance computer system (T&A).
• Answers multi‑line telephone and transfers to proper destination or takes a message.
• Prepares schedule and roster.
• Maintains updates to technical and quality manuals.
• Maintains records of qualification through mainframe.
• Verifies receipt on all project items.
• Maintains MSDS files and does yearly generation of MSDS report.
• Prepares capitol project requests.
• Responsible for general clerical duties.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Ability to work mandatory over time.
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Responsible for producing a high quality product.
• Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.
• These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, High School Diploma or GED; READING REQUIREMENTS, Basic Reading; MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying); COMPUTER SKILLS, Abra, Somax, Mainframe, Management System Reporting (MSR), Word, Excel; COMMUNICATION SKILLS, Good Communication Skills, Ability to communicate with Co‑workers; OTHER NECESSARY SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS, Well Organized, Ability to work with confidential information

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities