Administrative Assistant

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

ABOUT THE JOB

This position works as direct administrative support for the headquarters' location as well as providing support to all Hawkins locations. This position supports the receptionist providing daily phone coverage. This is a full-time position located at headquarters location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General administrative support for facility includes answering phones, preparation of mailings, communication, presentations, ordering supplies, coding, filing, data entry paying invoices, etc.
• Provide daily support to receptionists including answering the main phone line, directing callers, greeting visitors and creating a positive and professional image of Hawkins
• Perform various administrative processes for Human Resource department including but not limited to data entry, filing and SharePoint maintenance
• Assist with scheduling company meetings and organizing meeting space
• Coordinate catering requests and company events as necessary
• Assist with keeping areas of facility maintained
• Maintain inventory of office and kitchen supplies
• Assist in Tradeshow materials, promotional items and customer gifts
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties, as needed.

ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum of high school education or equivalent
• 5 + years of relevant experience
• Experience working with a diverse employee group at all levels through executive
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Outlook required
• Excellent attention to detail and follow through in a consistent manner
• Good phone, written and verbal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a cross functional environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task under various time maintaining a high level of accuracy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for long periods
• Ability to lift approximately 30 pounds and bend

TRAVEL

Travel not required.

Expected Compensation: $24.00-28.00 + 5% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.