Administrative Assistant I

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People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. 

At Agropur, organizational growth is driven by the growth of our people. 

What Agropur offers 
An environment that supports your development: 

• Rate of Pay: $20.81 - $24.97 hourly

• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 

  • 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions

  • 3 Weeks PTO on day 1

  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

  • Paid parental leave

• Advancement Opportunities

• Healthy work/life balance

The role 
The challenges that will allow you to grow: 

• The Administrative Assistant I provides administrative support to various departments; collecting and organizing information, effectively communicating with internal and external customers, vendors and producers; contributing to the smooth operation of the department.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support to management and supervisors including: reporting, processing and reconciliations, document and presentation preparation, customer service, and other projects and duties as assigned.
• Perform various reception duties including: coordinating guest visits/security key cards, answering phones and properly directing callers, preparing for meetings or tours, and handling inbound and outbound mail/UPS/FedEx and tracking.
• May support Information Technology, Finance and manufacturing Operations including, but not limited to: shipping, scheduling, inventories, purchasing, receiving, payables and maintenance in an administrative capacity.
• May assist with the facility’s Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable activities, including vouchering and entry.
• Serve as back-up to other administrative roles.
• Attend meetings, preparing agenda and doing minutes as directed.
• Inventory, order and stock office, breakroom and conference room supplies as appropriate.
• Maintain content of video displays in common areas.
• Handle vendor questions and follow-up as directed.
• Fill cheese orders for employees, producers and walk in customers as applicable by location. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work independently or with a team on special/seasonal projects as needed. 
• Support the long-term goals of the organization.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Profile sought 
What you bring to grow with us: 

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience with similar functions preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of office administration procedures and ability to operate most standard office equipment.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience, resolving in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.