Administrative Support Specialist

Smithfield Foods • Princeton, MO

11d

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES AND TASKS: May prepare, process, and review forms for system input. Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to complete difficult assignments. Interpret and communicate information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution. Incorporate new facts and ideas into group processes and apply creative thinking to develop new solutions. Create a positive working environment by contributing to a fully functioning office setting through organization, communication, and time management. Assist staff members in meeting deliverables on business matters and tracking department relevant data. Respond to routine and complex questions/issues concerning unit policies, processes, and procedures from internal and external contacts. Create and maintain files, databases, and reports. Maintain confidential and/or sensitive information and materials. Monitor and maintain budget, track expenditures, process budget revisions, and assist with budget preparation as needed. Generate, prepare, and maintain financial reports and spreadsheets. Compile and organize information from different sources to develop agendas, meeting materials, and reports. Arrange meeting and other functions as needed. Answer and direct calls to appropriate personnel while maintaining professionalism Serve as resource to others on a variety of subjects including office equipment, software application usage, and information processing procedures.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong initiative and solid judgment with ability to self-manage his/her time.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• May prepare, process, and review forms for system input.
• Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications to integrate fundamental elements from other specialties into work assignments.
• Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to complete difficult assignments.
• Interpret and communicate information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in writing including materials intended for distribution.
• Incorporate new facts and ideas into group processes and apply creative thinking to develop new solutions.
• Create a positive working environment by contributing to a fully functioning office setting through organization, communication, and time management.
• Assist staff members in meeting deliverables on business matters and tracking department relevant data.
• Respond to routine and complex questions/issues concerning unit policies, processes, and procedures from internal and external contacts.
• Create and maintain files, databases, and reports.
• Maintain confidential and/or sensitive information and materials.
• Monitor and maintain budget, track expenditures, process budget revisions, and assist with budget preparation as needed.
• Generate, prepare, and maintain financial reports and spreadsheets.
• Compile and organize information from different sources to develop agendas, meeting materials, and reports.
• Arrange meeting and other functions as needed.
• Answer and direct calls to appropriate personnel while maintaining professionalism
• Serve as resource to others on a variety of subjects including office equipment, software application usage, and information processing procedures.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed