About this role
The Office Support/Human Resources Administrative Assistant shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
The Human Resources Administrative Assistant will assist the Human Resources team with performing general clerical and reception duties. A large part of the job will include answering the phones, customer order entry, customer service, data entry, route accounting, completing reports and assisting with annual projects, filing/scanning, reporting drug screen results, placing orders for criminal background and motor vehicle reports, and other duties as assigned.
Must work well with others, have a pleasant disposition, and always present themselves professionally, as they will deal extensively with other departments, supervisors, management, vendors and the public.
The following qualifications are required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Etc.
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Be proficient with and enjoy detailed work
- The desire to work well with your team and others
- Be a self-starter and able to work without direct supervision
- Be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Be coachable and be willing to learn
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:
- Manipulating/creating Excel spreadsheets
- Previous experience with data entry
Hours: Full Time, Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (overtime may be required with management approval)
He or she will be required to sit and stand for long periods of time. Will be required to stoop, bend, and reach above the head and below the knees to file and retrieve data.
The Human Resources Administrative Assistant is an hourly-paid position and reports to the Office Manager.
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
Other facts
About Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.
Drink Local With Prairie Farms Dairy
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful dairy cooperatives operating in the Midwest and the South. Elements of the cooperative include nearly 600 farm families, 7,000 associates, 48 manufacturing plants, 100+ distribution facilities, and annual sales of over $4.6 billion.
Prairie Farms is a nationally recognized leader in the dairy industry known for milk flavor innovations and producing award-winning milk, cheese, ice cream, and cultured dairy products.
With headquarters in Edwardsville, Ill., the Prairie Farms distribution footprint covers over 30 percent of the United States; products are available in grocery chains, mass merchandiser stores, club stores, convenience stores, dollar stores, drug stores, schools, foodservice outlets, and warehouse distribution centers.
Prairie Farms has proudly adopted the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, affirming to our customers, our consumers and the global marketplace Prairie Farms' pledge to responsible dairy production as we nourish the communities we serve. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, go to: http://commitment.usdairy.com.
Learn more about our dairy farmers and cooperative by visiting www.prairiefarms.com.
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What you'll do
- The Office Support and Human Resources Assistant will assist the HR team with clerical and reception duties, including answering phones, customer order entry, and data entry. Additional responsibilities include filing, reporting drug screen results, and assisting with annual projects.
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