Administrative Assistant - Vancouver WA - Contracting Division

Farwest Steel Corporation • Vancouver, WA

4d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Farwest is the preeminent metal solutions provider within the greater Western United States for all of your metals needs. We are seeking an Assistant for our Contracting division. Join our team! Purpose of the Position: Administrative support for sales and field operations of Construction related business. Provide both internal and external customer service and process data to provide key operational reports. Construction experience preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Office and Construction experience preferred
• Must be proficient with Excel spreadsheets, database, and other related software.
• 10 Key and data entry, speed and accuracy is required
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively via email, orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and handle workloads of varying volume.
• As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Construction experience preferred
• Office and Construction experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Data input of daily field weight and hours for production reporting; generate and distribute resulting daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Set up files and folders for new Contracts. Routine filing and updating of contract files.
• Generate Purchase Orders and Maintain PO Log for supplies and expense as directed by supervisor and field personnel.
• Generate Buyout Purchase Orders and track against contract purchases.
• Cross train in office positions as backup to other departments / divisions.
• Order miscellaneous office and field supplies.
• Keyboarding and Data Entry in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Printing and distributing Contract drawings as required.
• Phone and electronic communications with field personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees