The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations by providing front-desk coverage, administrative assistance, compliance tracking, and logistics support. This full-time position requires a 40-hour work week and includes a range of clerical responsibilities, administrative assistance, recordkeeping tasks, logistics coordination, and inventory management. This position involves offering vital support to the administrative boosting overall performance & maintaining the efficiency of our daily operations.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of juggling multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, and a professional, team-oriented attitude are essential for success in this role.
Responsibilities
Office Support
· Serve as the first point of contact for callers.
· Cover the front desk duties when the main receptionist is out.
· Keep the lobby area clean and well-organized.
· Stock and sanitize safety glasses and vests for visitors.
· Clean glass entryways and replace label maker labels as needed.
· Retrieve and distribute mail and packages.
· Alert team members when items are ready for pickup.
· Maintain business cards, maps, and postcard supplies.
· Update the internal phone extension list.
Administrative & Clerical Tasks
· Scan, file, and shred documents appropriately.
· Laminate documents and distribute them to the correct mailboxes.
· Assist with correspondence, email communication, and document preparation.
· Answer and route phone calls.
· Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.
· Operate standard office equipment (copiers, scanners, printers, etc.).
· Order and maintain office supplies.
· Take and distribute meeting notes when required.
· Provide general administrative support to the Office Manager and other team members.
SDS & Compliance Management
· Oversee and keep the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system and processes up to date.
· Request, save, and distribute SDSs to and from suppliers and customers.
· Send final SDSs to KHA system.
· Maintain and update Loop processes for the PDC and PIT teams processes by serving as the process liaison.
· Assist the Safety Department by regularly updating safety handbooks, policies, procedures, and Certificates of Insurance (COIs).
Financial & AP Support
· Scan and upload AP invoices to the server.
· Scan ACH lists and email them to the Accounting Manager.
· Prepare checks for mailing by organizing and placing them into envelopes.
· Assist with supplier and customer account updates.
· Support the AP process under the direction of the Accounting Manager.
· Provide assistance with financial responsibilities as needed by the Accounting Manager.
Logistics Administration
· Input and track vehicle mileage reports.
· Handle annual truck and trailer inspections.
· Manage monthly IFTA and fuel reports.
· Prepare quarterly fuel tax returns.
· Provide additional support for logistics operations as required.
Team & Office Coverage
· Provide backup coverage for office team members when absent (excluding the HR Department and Accounting Department).
· Offer support to the Office Manager by assisting with special projects and any additional responsibilities as needed.
· Proactively ask for additional tasks when all responsibilities are completed
Required Skills & Qualifications
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· High attention to detail
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
· Excellent written and verbal communication
· Ability to handle confidential information
· Friendly and professional demeanor
· Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Working Conditions
This position involves working in an office setting and possible warehouse environment. Candidates should be prepared to adapt to various conditions and have a flexible schedule to accommodate logistics operations. The position generally requires extended periods of sitting at a desk while using a computer and phone. The Logistics Support Specialist may also need to work occasional overtime during peak periods or special events.
Schedule
Monday - Friday
7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements for this position include the ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods. The Logistics Support Specialist must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary and access all departments within the organization's facilities.