Administrative Assistant - Columbus, NE

 

 

Job ID:  502452

 

As a major supplier of aggregates in Nebraska since 1921, Central Sand and Gravel Company, A CRH Company, has a long history as a mainstay of construction and development projects throughout the state – even supplying aggregates for one of Nebraska’s very first concrete paving projects.  

 

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for administrative support for the Lyman-Richey Aggregate divisions sales and operations teams. 

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Answer emails and phone calls regarding orders, billing issues, price sheet requests and quote requests.
• Logs sales calls and other relevant information in Salesforce.
• Performs general clerical duties including typing, proofreading, faxing documents, and stuffing mailings.
• Reporting duties in Apex system to include running and editing reports, reviewing and correcting reports for previous sales day, processing and posting the edit reports.  
• Creating new or updating existing sales orders in Apex.
• Prepare sales quotes.
• Process and request updated insurance documents from vendors and haulers.  
• Prepare trucking service agreements for hired haulers.
• Partner with the customer service and sales teams to address customer concerns and issues.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older. 
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. 
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality is required.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently or within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required. 

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be able to utilize the internet and email effectively.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.

 

Key Competencies

• Accountability: Is continually focused on accepting responsibility for meeting commitments, achieving optimum results, and ownership for the outcomes from actions and decisions.
• Adaptability: Personal willingness and ability to effectively work in, and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, people, environments, and conditions.
• Communication: Clearly conveys and receives messages at an appropriate level and format.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and/or external customers.
• Integrity:  Through words and actions, creates an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.  Communicating and acting honestly and ethically.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and productively in groups and teams to create positive relationships which max