Administrative Assistant, Richland, MS

 

 

Job ID:  491332

 

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a great place to work! CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. We have great employees that have been with us many years – and hope that that track record of longevity shows the pride we take in being one of the best places to work in Mississippi!  Come join our team – where you will receive vacation, retirement and many other great benefits!

 

Administrative Assistant

Summary 

This position will perform general administrative duties for the department it is assigned to.  Individual will perform routine clerical functions and may support more than one department simultaneously. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·        Answers and directs mulit-line phone system

·        Prepares or reports, sorts and files documentation

·        Prepares and manages cell phone, iPad and orders and distribution

·        Contacts suppliers on adjustments, incorrect materials/supplies, delivery delays, etc.

·        Organizes and maintains file systems, and files correspondence and other records

·        Maintains office supplies

·        Provides support for multiple assigned departments (Production, Safety, Environmental, Human Resources)

·        Develops and grows internal and external customer relationships for the purpose of improving company's growth

·        Conducts research, and compiles and provides statistical reports

·        Some filing and file maintenance

·        Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

 

Requirements/Education/Experience

·        High school diploma.  Associate or bachelor's degree preferred. (or equivalent and one to two years office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience)

·        Knowledge of basic office equipment (phone, fax, copier, 10-key)

·        Strong Microsoft Office skills

·        Must have excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook skills

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Ability to communicate with employees, peers, supervisors, vendors and customer is an effective manner

·        Must be detail oriented, organized, and have problem-solving and reasoning skills

·        Ability to perform advanced math calculations

·        Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions

·        Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables with little or no structure

·        Internal and external customer service oriented

·        Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

 

Work Environment

·        Standard Office environment.

·        Tempo is fast-paced deadlines

·        The noise level in some areas of work environment may be moderate

 

Work Environment

• Standard Office environment.
• Tempo is fast-paced deadlines
• The noise level in some areas of work environment may be moderate

 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

About CRH

 

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring