Sargento · 4 hours ago
Administrative Assistant
Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of administrative duties for the VP-Research & Development, managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential tasks.
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Responsibilities
Manages calendars and independently coordinates meetings
Screens incoming correspondence and responds independently when possible
Conducts and performs specialized assignments (correspondence, reports, and other documents) which may be of a highly confidential nature
Assists in developing, documenting, implementing and monitoring internal operating systems and procedures, including coordination of Box cabinets and authorizations
Collects and enters data and information, tracks and verifies accuracy of data, and prepares reports, metrics, and statistics relating to project information, resources and expenses, and customer sample information
Maintains sample request information for track and trace purposes
Prepares slides, charts and /or computer-generated presentations for internal and external use containing highly confidential information
Coordinates and arranges meetings, training courses, and cross department events by arranging for facilities, coordination materials, communicating information within invitations, coordinating speakers, and controlling event budget
Prepares minutes for various meetings
Orders general and office supplies
Sorts and delivers mail to department
Arranges travel reservations including air, car, hotel, and train and conference registration
Direct/Indirect/Service Purchase Requisitions for Purchase Orders in SAP
Approves vendor invoices
Organizes and maintains file system and files correspondence and other records for the department
Prepares name and security badges for department visitors
Maintains log of PTO
Communicates vehicle maintenance service and tracks usage of vehicle
Prepares materials for sensory testing and routine testing for Product Development and Packaging
Provides training to new employees in the department regarding general departmental best practices, procedures, and policies
Other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to perform a variety of administrative duties for the VP-Research & Development and department in an efficient and confidential manner
Schedules meetings, provides information to callers, and otherwise relieves managers of administrative tasks and business detail
Manages calendars and independently coordinates meetings
Screens incoming correspondence and responds independently when possible
Conducts and performs specialized assignments (correspondence, reports, and other documents) which may be of a highly confidential nature
Assists in developing, documenting, implementing and monitoring internal operating systems and procedures, including coordination of Box cabinets and authorizations
Collects and enters data and information, tracks and verifies accuracy of data, and prepares reports, metrics, and statistics relating to project information, resources and expenses, and customer sample information
Maintains sample request information for track and trace purposes
Prepares slides, charts and/or computer-generated presentations for internal and external use containing highly confidential information
Coordinates and arranges meetings, training courses, and cross department events by arranging for facilities, coordination materials, communicating information within invitations, coordinating speakers, and controlling event budget
Prepares minutes for various meetings
Orders general and office supplies
Sorts and delivers mail to department
Arranges travel reservations including air, car, hotel, and train and conference registration
Direct/Indirect/Service Purchase Requisitions for Purchase Orders in SAP
Approves vendor invoices
Organizes and maintains file system and files correspondence and other records for the department
Prepares name and security badges for department visitors
Maintains log of PTO
Communicates vehicle maintenance service and tracks usage of vehicle
Prepares materials for sensory testing and routine testing for Product Development and Packaging
Provides training to new employees in the department regarding general departmental best practices, procedures, and policies
Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Remote ½ day Fridays
Onsite Health & Wellness Center
Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
Relocation Assistance
Tuition Assistance
Access to Employee Store
Company
Sargento
With 2,500 employees and net sales of $1.7 billion, Sargento is a family-owned, privately-held company that has been an innovator in cheese for more than 70 years.
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (8)
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2020 (6)
Funding
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