Description

The Administrative Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the main office by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks in a pleasant and professional manner. 

Essential Functions:

• Perform all job duties in accordance with company safety, environmental, and operational policies without exception.
• Contribute to a positive team-oriented culture while upholding the company’s values.
• Greets customers and visitors to the office in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answers incoming calls in a friendly and professional manner; takes and relays messages as needed.
• Completes administrative tasks in support of the main office.
• Ensures the front office is kept neat, organized and clean at all times.
• Ensure all mail and correspondence is directed appropriately.
• Manage a portfolio of customers throughout all of Knight’s divisions; manage their needs and requests.
• Research delinquent accounts.
• Assist leadership with reconciling invoices, reports and special projects.
• Adheres to all applicable company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative support role or other related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, especially with Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Diligent, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously, with little supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in manufacturing or construction industry preferred.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.

Physical Demands:

• Able to safely lift a minimum of 15 lbs.
• Able to speak and hear. 
• Able to sit for long periods, stand, walk, type, carrying, pushing, and bending. 
• Able to work primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE