Administrative Assistant

Lynden Transport•SeaTac, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lynden Incorporated is hiring an Administrative Assistant to provide corporate-office support and assist with scheduled deliveries between Lynden companies. The role combines administrative duties with driving a company van on a regular route to deliver mail, packages, documents, equipment, and other materials throughout the Puget Sound area. It is a safety-sensitive position based at the SeaTac, Washington office. After training, the schedule is hybrid, with four days onsite and one day remote each week. The workday begins at a consistent, selected time within a flexible 7:00–8:00 a.m. start window, Monday through Friday. The position supports the corporate office and helps connect Lynden companies by ensuring information and materials reach the appropriate people safely and on time. The company describes itself as a family-owned transportation and logistics company with a collaborative, team-focused culture and more than 40 years without layoffs. The corporate office supports 15 Lynden companies and more than 2,500 employees. Applicants must have at least two years of recent office, administrative, or support experience, a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and the ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. The role requires ongoing authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship and is not eligible for relocation. Employment offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check and pre-employment drug screen, with marijuana excluded where prohibited by law.

Requirements

At least two years of recent office, administrative, or support experience.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
Ongoing authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Previous driving, delivery, or courier experience.

Responsibilities

Type, format, and proofread communications, reports, and other documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
Answer and route phone calls, greet visitors, schedule appointments and meetings, and provide office support.
Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems.
Provide backup support to other members of the administrative team.
Drive a company van on a regular, scheduled route to transport mail, packages, documents, and other materials between the corporate office and Lynden companies.
Sort, prioritize, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail.
Communicate in person and proactively with Lynden companies and IT about courier pickup and delivery times, and promptly share schedule changes.
Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections; keep the van clean and orderly; maintain basic travel and vehicle logs; and report maintenance needs.
Safely load, unload, and carry packages, equipment, and materials between vehicles, buildings, and office locations.
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to schedule changes driven by mailings, projects, or company needs.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus program.
Competitive wages and annual wage reviews.
Cell allowance of $10 per month.
Two medical plans, with premiums starting as low as $0 per month.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for family members for $242 per month under the HDHP.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Mental health programs available in-office and virtually.
17 days of paid time off per year, plus additional paid extended leave; PTO increases with tenure.
Eight paid holidays each year.
401(k) with company match and additional company contributions.
No-cost employee assistance program, life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Mass transit reimbursement.
Career advancement through internal promotions.
On-site gym and free parking.