Administrative Assistant Level 1

Gerlinger Steel is a family-owned company in Northern California that has been in continuous operation since 1929. We offer a relaxed-yet-safety conscious workplace in our two facilities in Redding and Woodland, CA. Gerlinger Steel is proud to be a tobacco, alcohol, and drug-free workplace. We place a high importance on family, maintaining an open-door policy, and staying as safe and efficient as we can. We want to be the company where you can make a career!

Qualifications and Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Shift punctuality and attendance - Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Safety-conscious attitude concerning all aspects of work: yourself and your surroundings
• A positive attitude and ability to work with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Speaks fluently, reads, comprehends, writes including spelling of words, composition of sentences, and grammar in the English language.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, discounts, percentages, and able to convert fractions to decimals and decimals into fractions.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service and interpersonal skills including assessing others’ needs, meeting quality standards for services, evaluation of the satisfaction of others, being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Ability to actively listen, learn, and use logic and reasoning to problem-solve, arrive at alternative options, and implement the solution.
• Conversant in spreadsheet and word processing programs. Ability to do research using the internet and communicate fluently using email and messaging programs. Ability to learn and use all other software and computing products assigned.
• Ability to use a keyboard accurately with the minimum typing speed of 35 WPM and ability to use a 10-key to enter numbers.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and interact cordially with coworkers to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to work independently and to maintain a regular, reliable, and predictable schedule which includes punctuality and adhering to timelines.
• Ability to remain conscious and alert.
• Displays strong organization and time management skills.

Special Qualifications Must be bondable which means trustworthy and reliable, with no criminal record resulting from fraudulent or dishonest behavior.

Our office is in operation from 7:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.The typical week is scheduled for 40 hours.

• Answers incoming phone calls, directing to the correct department or person, taking messages as required.
• Compiles and sorts documents such as invoices, shipping documents, and payroll documents
• Collates, scans and files documents
• Audits records for accuracy; researches discrepancies.
• Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records.
• Reviews, balances, and interprets computer reports, and makes corrections.
• Assists employees, vendors, and customers by answering questions related to the Accounting.
• Aids and assists other team members to complete the department’s and the company’s goals.
• Represents the team, department, and company by adhering to policies and management decisions with integrity, positivity, and professionalism.
• Works overtime when assigned.