Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Sioux City, Iowa, USA at Perdue Chicken
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
Summary
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for clerical and organizational tasks like file organizing, scheduling appointments, assisting other staff members, and drafting correspondences or messages. The ideal candidate will be a proficient and energetic organizer with excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to control inventories, appointment schedules, and customer communications. The ideal Administrative Assistant thrives in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing and managing multiple demands calmly and effectively.
Bilingual (Spanish and English) required.
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office.
Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office.
Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls.
Ensure reception area is presentable with all necessary stationery and material.
Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries.
Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges).
Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.
Minimum Education
High School or equivalent.
Experience Requirements
Work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative, or similar roles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
May need to access files, supplies, and equipment.
Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
When in a plant environment:
Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Perdue Chicken
Location: Sioux City, Iowa, USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical (Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Admin Assistant)
