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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Administrative Assistant

Posted 12 Days Ago
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In-Office
Walpole, MA
19-23 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Walpole, MA
19-23 Hourly
Entry level
Provides administrative support to department professionals by managing communications, correspondence, reports, files, schedules, inquiries, deliveries, and administrative projects. Coordinates onboarding preparations for new hires, including asset ordering, security setup requests, and training schedules. The role interfaces with employees, customers, departments, and outside agencies while maintaining accurate records and supporting management under close supervision.
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Job Title:

Administrative Assistant

Department:

Administration, Facilities & Secretarial

Country:

United States of America

State/Province:

Massachusetts

City:

Walpole

Full/Part Time:

Full time

Job Summary:

Under close supervision, this position provides administrative support and coordinates activities for a department or group of professionals.
 

Job Description:

Key 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

THE EXPECTED STARTING PAY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS BETWEEN $18.70/HR-$23.35/HR.

WORK SCHEDULE IS MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-3:30PM.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: 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, and six paid holidays annually.

Education:

GED (Required), High School (Required)

Work Experience:

Business Administration, Clerical/Administrative, Communications

Job Opening ID:

00640619 Administrative Assistant (Open)

“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.

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