Hood Container Corporation · 22 hours ago
Administrative Coordinator
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $21/hr
2+ years expHood Container Corporation is a family-owned company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper. They are seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide strong administrative and front office support to their Plant Manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth communication and organization within the facility.
ManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the first point of contact at the main entrance by greeting and assisting visitors, employees, vendors, drivers, and contractors in a professional manner
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front office environment, including printing and copier areas
Ensure visitor logs, receiving documents, and delivery paperwork are completed, signed, and routed correctly
Provide internal and external communication support by responding to inquiries, requests, and messages professionally and timely
Maintain organized filing systems and documentation control (physical and electronic) for plant administrative records
Create and manage administrative spreadsheets, tracking logs, and reporting tools as needed
Prepare supporting documentation for audits, internal records, and operational needs
Support plant documentation needs such as printing materials, labeling, laminating, scanning, and general document preparation
Coordinate meetings by scheduling, communicating with participants, and supporting conference room logistics (setup, supplies, agendas)
Support leadership meetings and team meetings by assisting with tracking action items, follow-ups, and timelines when requested
Coordinate logistics for plant meetings and events, including ordering food/catering and supporting communication with attendees
Assist with employee engagement activities and plant events through planning, communication, and execution support
Support Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts and special projects through coordination, organization, documentation, and administrative follow-through
Provide administrative support across multiple departments as needed to ensure continuity of plant operations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or 2+ years of equivalent administrative experience
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with employees, visitors, vendors, and leadership
Must be approachable, adaptable, and able to handle sensitive situations with tact, discretion, and confidentiality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High-level computer skills required, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new systems quickly
Experience working with spreadsheets, reports, document control, data entry, file management, and email communication required
Comfortable using office equipment (printers, copiers, scanners) and supporting documentation needs
Ability to stay composed under pressure, maintain attention to detail, and maintain a positive attitude while supporting changing priorities
Preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Benefits
Full benefits
Competitive pay & benefits
Company
Hood Container Corporation
Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-06-27Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Jasmine Lewis
Human Resources Business Partner
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