Administrative Assistant

Job ID: 517233

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com 

 

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: 

 

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance 

• Retirement Plan 

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

 

Summary: 

 

The Administrative Assistant provides direct administrative support to leaders, scheduling meetings and appointments, managing office communications, and being the point of contact for a range of staff and external stakeholders. 

 

What you’ll be contributing: 

 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Answers and directs phone calls to relevant staff.
• Schedules meetings and appointments.
• Orders and takes stock of office supplies.
• Writes and issues emails to teams and departments on behalf of teams or senior staff.
• Researches and books travel arrangements for staff.
• Coordinates domestic and international travel arrangements for all levels of employees.
• Finds ways to improve administrative processes

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.  

  

To succeed in this position, you will need:

 

• High School Degree or GED is required
• Minimum 1 year of experience with general office work

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to use general office equipment and demonstrate general office skills.
• Ability to work under general supervision and refers questionable items to supervisor

 

What’s next for you? 

 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

 

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and othe