Administrative Assistant

the Lynden Family of Companies•SeaTac, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lynden Incorporated is hiring an Administrative Assistant for its SeaTac-based corporate office. The role combines office administration with a regular, scheduled driving route using a company van to deliver mail, packages, documents, equipment, and other materials among Lynden companies throughout the Puget Sound area. This is a safety-sensitive position. The Administrative Assistant provides general office support, helps keep communications and materials moving between the corporate office and Lynden companies, and supports the administrative team. The role requires safe vehicle operation, handling deliveries, maintaining basic vehicle records, and adapting to schedule changes. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with a flexible start window between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. The employee must select a start time and begin at that same time each day. After training, the position follows a hybrid schedule of four days onsite at the SeaTac office and one day remote each week. Ongoing authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship is required. Relocation is not available.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous driving, delivery, or courier experience.

Responsibilities

Type, format, and proofread communications, reports, and other documents using Word, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 applications.
Answer and route phone calls, greet visitors, schedule appointments and meetings, and provide corporate office support.
Organize and maintain physical and electronic filing systems.
Provide backup support to other members of the administrative team.
Operate a company van on a regular, scheduled route to transport and deliver 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 company 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 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 options starting at $0 per month.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for family members for $242 per month with the HDHP.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Mental health programs, in-office and virtual.
17 days of paid time off per year, additional paid extended leave, and PTO increases with tenure.
Eight paid holidays each year.
401(k) with company match and additional contributions.
No-cost employee assistance program, life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Mass transit reimbursement.
Career advancement through internal promotions.
On-site gym and free parking.