Administrative Assistant

Company Overview :
USALCO is a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment pulp and paper manufacturing catalysts for oil refining housing markets and other sectors. We are committed to providing high-quality products with a focus on safety productivity and sustainability.

Job Summary :
The Site Administrator is a highly organized detail-oriented and motivated team player who works to ensure smooth office and plant operations. This individual will proactively support various departments including supply chain management transportation accounting sales and human resources while maintaining the high standards of safety quality and productivity that are central to USALCOs operations. The role requires a proactive approach excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve business goals.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Safety and Compliance :
• Ensure adherence to all site safety rules work guidelines practices and procedures while performing duties.
• Actively participate in safety audits and support safety initiatives across the site.
2. Administrative Support :
• Greet and welcome visitors to the site in a professional and friendly manner.
• Answer phones sort and distribute mail and maintain office equipment such as copiers and fax machines.
• Organize and process shipping documentation including Load Orders Bills of Lading (BOLs) Safety Data Sheets and labels.
• Coordinate with transportation companies for freight pick-up.
• Process invoices track shipping documents and ensure compliance with shipping regulations.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of production processes to facilitate customer order fulfillment.
3. Documentation and Data Entry :
• Work in the ERP system (e.g. Aptean Ross) to receive code and transact raw materials.
• Maintain accurate records for plant inventories and batch sheets.
• Organize miscellaneous paperwork ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and external regulations.
• Assist with the reconciliation of purchasing receipts and invoice processing in systems like Stampli and Certify.
4. Office Operations :
• Order and maintain office supplies for the site.
• Provide backup coverage for other departments (e.g. transportation accounting) during vacations or absences.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned to support business goals and objectives.
5. Payroll and Reporting :
• Assist in processing part-time employee payroll and required reporting.
• Track railcars and shipments and complete related orders in the system as needed.
6. General Duties :
• Provide assistance and respond to requests from departments such as supply chain management sales operations and human resources.
• Be available to work overtime off shifts and weekends as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall business operations.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Education :
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AA degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• Experience :
• Minimum of 2 years of prior administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word SharePoint PowerPoint and Teams is required.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Aptean Ross) and PaperSave is preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills :
• Strong organizational and planning skills to effectively complete assignments.
• Ability to work independently while being an integral part of a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Must be dependable flexible and able to respond to urgent needs as they arise.

Essential Functions :

• Maintain confidentiality of personnel information company processes and strategies.
• Ability to sit for extended periods (6090% of the shift).
• Flexibility in work hours to meet job demands.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.