Administrative Assistant

Michael Foods Inc.•Le Sueur, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Michael Foods, Inc. located in LeSueur, Minnesota is known as the Valley of the Jolly Green Giant. It lies along the Minnesota Rivera. LeSuuer is home to a historic downtown, variety of housing, great school district, fishing, apple orchard and friendly community

Requirements

Up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in office administration or secretarial/administrative services and at least 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Basic computer operations such as word processing, spreadsheet and database software used within work unit.
Office equipment operations, such as photocopy and fax machines, computers, and shredders.
Methods and techniques of maintaining record keeping and filing systems.
Methods of generating and formatting reports professionally and rationally.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support and assistance to the farm group.
Supports departmental operations by performing clerical duties which includes data entry, the maintenance of departmental files and records, directs phone and front door traffic, maintenance of office inventory supplies, coordination of meetings, and generation and distribution of reports.
Assists with the completion of various projects as requested.
Provides office services by performing administrative duties, including answering and routing incoming phone calls to appropriate sources within work unit, responding to inquiries from the public, scheduling appointments, arranging meals, and handling departmental mail.
Enters daily and weekly transaction data into spreadsheets and/or databases.
Reviews data for accuracy.
Generates reports and graphs and distributes appropriately.
Assists with departmental operations with supplier contracts.
May confirm market prices to verify accuracy of pricing information.
Works with the off-site accounting team for data and reporting needs.
Plans and meets company and department deadlines as defined.
Coordinates mail and supplies to the correct departments.
Directs truck drivers to the appropriate pickup/delivery locations.
Monitors inventory of office supplies and equipment and recommends purchases when necessary.
Works with the office team to cover other’s duties when they are out.
Asks questions to drive accuracy and also efficiency.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.