What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant position at Metals USA?
Administrative Assistant
Metals USA has an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in the Waggaman, LA facility. The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative or clerical duties with minimal variation and requires moderate skill level.
- Answers phones, files, maintains records, and databases.
- Maintains electronic and hard copy filing system.
- Processes applications or forms and runs reports.
- Distributes documents, sorts and routes mail.
- Performs data entry, copying, faxing, scanning, and mailing.
- Conducts basic research to provide answers or best course of action in non-routine situations.
- Assists in resolving any administrative problems.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of an administrative assistant.
- Adheres to Reliance Steel, Inc. Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.
Metals USA provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.
- A high school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in business, communications or related field preferred.
- Minimum 2 years' experience providing general office, administrative assistance and support.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to enter data accurately and promptly in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to follow company office practices and procedures to include, filing, customer service, attention to detail and time management
- Ability to work effectively with all departments to foster a success-oriented, deadline driven organization
- Ability to show professionalism and diplomacy to include telephone customer service skills.
- Experience creating and supporting an Access database system.
- Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen
