Administrative Assistant

Grainger Businesses • Leamington, ON

19d • Onsite

About The Position

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. We’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results. Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent experience required
• Proven administrative assistant experience
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office
• Answer phone calls, schedule meetings and customer appointments, maintain calendars
• Greet and assist visitors and customers to the office
• Answer customer questions, providing information, taking, and processing orders and addressing complaints
• Carry out general administrative duties, including but not limited to filing, copying, scanning, etc.
• Prepare and monitor invoices, collate, and distribute mail
• Exhibit polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail
• Support team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication
• Maintain supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies through purchasing
• Ensure all archive boxes are accurately labelled and logged per record retention policies
• Open incoming mail, sort and distribute as required
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Support all functions of the business as required
• Follow all safety protocol in compliance with WFS Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Follow all safety protocol of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province)
• Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance.
• Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future
• Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program
• Employee discounts, team member perks and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED