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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Administrative Assistant

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a leading transportation company, and they are seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support and coordinate activities for a department. The role involves assisting management with various tasks, handling communications, and maintaining schedules and files.

LogisticsShippingTransportation
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Responsibilities

Act as a liaison and interface with employees at all levels, other departments, customers and outside agencies
Assist management or professional staff with the completion of their duties, including reporting, filing, researching, and project support
Complete a variety of administrative projects and tasks using diverse software applications (Payroll, Workday)
Develop reports, memos, letters, etc., and compose, critique and edit correspondence
Handle all incoming communications such as answering and screening calls, taking messages and answering routine questions, including attending to letters, emails, and visitors when necessary
Maintain computer files and logs for presentation materials, memos, letters, and reports
Respond to or follow up on inquiries regarding the customer's policies and procedures
Maintain schedule of events and/or deliveries
Prepare for new hires' first day by ordering all assets, submitting requests for security setup, handling training schedule, etc

Qualification

Administrative experienceTyping skillsMicrosoft programsData entryScheduling coordinationFile managementCommunication skillsDetail orientedFast-paced environmentSelf-motivated

Required

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with up to 1 year of professional experience

Preferred

Experience in an administrative role
Ability to type quickly and accurately
Communication skills
Computer skills with Microsoft programs
Data entry experience
Detail oriented
Experience prioritizing and coordinating schedules
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
File management
Self-motivated

Benefits

Medical benefit
Dental benefit
Vision benefit
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
Six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
Six paid holidays annually

Company

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

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J.B. Hunt specializes in freight shipping for customers of all sizes.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.7B
2025-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $1.7B
1983-12-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Shelley Simpson
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Nick Hobbs
Chief Operating Officer
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