Turnaround Administrative Assistant

Kelly; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay & paid time off

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Orange, Texas area to support turnaround ramp-up activities at a local plant. The role starts with a 4x10 schedule (Monday–Thursday) and may transition to 12-hour shifts during turnaround execution.

The position emphasizes clerical accuracy, data gathering, report preparation, and travel coordination. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, processing expense reports, coordinating with leadership, and maintaining office systems.

Qualifications

• Provides administrative or clerical support and administers general office activities.
• Prepares reports and handles information requests.
• Manages travel schedules and meeting logistics.
• Receives visitors and screens communications.
• Maintains inventory and office supplies.
• Uses standard business software and stays updated on tools.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative or clerical support and administers general office activities.
• Prepares reports and handles information requests.
• Assists with meeting logistics and travel arrangements.
• Receives, screens and directs calls, mail and visitors.
• Maintains equipment and IT tools in the office.

Skills

Administrative support

Clerical tasks

Meeting logistics

Travel arrangements

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Kelly is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide turnaround ramp up support for a leading plant in the Orange, Texas area! The schedule will initially be Monday through Thursday, 4x10s; and during the turnaround execution it is expected to transition to 12-hour shifts, 13 days on / 1 day off.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides administrative or clerical support and administers general office activities. Such activities are clerical in nature and may include pulling together data, preparing reports, handling requests for information, receiving visitors, preparing travel schedules, arranging calls and scheduling meetings. Works within guidelines under general supervision.
• Provides professional administrative support to a group of employees under direction from leaders and colleagues
• Assists with meeting logistics of booking conference rooms, ordering food drinks, visitor requests and escorting visitors/guests. Assists with providing appropriate meeting supplies.
• Receives, screens and directs incoming calls, visitors, and mail. Prepare reports in alignment with procedures and guidelines. Demonstrates good listening skills and ability to follow directions.
• Demonstrates good problem-solving skills. Shows initiative and takes action. Can be trusted to complete assigned tasks.
• Acts as office equipment focal point and or has the ability to troubleshoot. Utilizes training resources to obtain knowledge and build skills. Proactively initiates conversation with senior-level admins and offers to help before being asked.
• Research travel options including flight, hotel and rental cars. May arrange less-complicated travel. Run errands for the group when needed.
• Schedules meetings for team members and moves meetings per leader direction.
• Use business software applications and stay up-to-date on changing technology (e.g., Microsoft Office applications).
• Collects and scans receipts. Completes expense reports for self and for review by submitter. Maintains inventory and orders office supplies. Manages own expense reports for such purchases.
• Learn and understand safety behaviors and intervene when seeing unsafe behaviors.
• Completes assigned tasks as defined from start to finish in the timeline given by others. Ask clarifying questions as needed.
• Demonstrates speed and flexibility as required in responding to work changes.
• Understands the importance of high-quality results and seeks to archive them.
• Maintains a level of productivity and quality in own work. Identify way to improve efficiency of assigned tasks. Anticipates activities.
• Voluntarily communicates needs and suggestions clearly and effectively to other employees. Listen carefully and attentively to others. Works to build effective relationships. Keeps others informed of the status of assigned work. Teamwork-oriented with desire for continuous learning.
• Is eager to learn and follow direction. Starts to demonstrate independent thinking while understanding the goals of the team and their role within the team. Demonstrates a commitment to safety and core values. Make good decisions on assigned tasks. Focuses on own development. Treats everyone with respect.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge and application of Dow software IT tools. Less day-to-day coaching in the tools and systems used in this job role. Identifies the appropriate software tool to use to complete tasks. Stays current on information technologies. Troubleshoots standard office equipment problems and applies necessary steps for resolution. Understands and utilizes integration of different business functional systems.

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