Administrative Assistant

Title:                                                        Administrative Assistant

Classification/Job Grade:                     Hourly

Location:                                                Battle Creek, MI

Department:                                           Human Resources 

Supervised by:                                       HR Team                                                   

 

Job Summary:   

Prairie Farms Dairy, Battle Creek operates as a dairy manufacturing plant and distribution center that covers the whole state of MI and some of the surrounding states. We make dairy products that are then distributed to retail outlets, warehouses, hospitals, correctional facilities, retirement homes, food service warehouses, schools and colleges throughout Michigan. 

 

We are currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide support to our operations department. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can multitask, is analytical, and tech savvy. They will assist our department leaders focusing on human resources and safety.  

 

HR Items:

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the operations team.
• Ensure excellent reception and direction for all in-person, phone and technological interactions with external and internal customers.
• Maintain and manage tracking systems including attendance, training, employment, etc. 
• Assist with employee engagement activities. 
• Assist with reporting weekly/monthly. 
• Manage supply inventory.
• Schedule meetings and appointments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office and other software skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• At least two years’ experience as an administrative assistant or office personnel.

 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• The noise level in the work environment may be loud
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit

 

Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive.  In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. 

Monday - Friday
8a - 4p
40+ hours per week