Associate Administrative

Covia•McIntyre, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders. Covia is looking for a dynamic Administrative Associate who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at its McIntyre, GA location. As an Office Administrator, you will perform administrative duties for the plant. This role will assist the Plant Manager, Plant Superintendent, and designated supervisors with various administrative duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
3 to 5 years of general administrative or reception experience required
Knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Computer skills demonstrated through prior work experience
Commitment to Our Culture: Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.
All Covia Team Members are expected to: Live the Life-Saving Rules Build high-performing work teams Focus on customers Demonstrate a growth mindset Do the right thing, always

Nice To Haves

Preference given to prior experience working in ERP system
Preference given to candidates with AA or AS degree
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills
Professional manner

Responsibilities

Coordinate and maintain effective office procedures and efficient workflow.
Implement Corporate and plant-specific policies and procedures.
Greet and direct visitors and telephone callers to the appropriate person(s) as circumstances warrant.
Take actions authorized during the Plant Manager's and/or Operations Manager’s absence to see that matters requiring attention are referred to the delegated authority or handled in a manner so as to minimize the effect of the Manager's absence.
Coordinate and direct incoming and outgoing mail and courier services.
Maintain appropriate records and manage them per policy.
Periodically purge files per the Records Retention Policy and Procedure.
Compile daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports of shipments and production.
Ensure completion of weekly payroll process.
Coordinate onboarding of employees
Prepare correspondence and reports as required.
Select and/or make recommendations for purchases of office supplies and equipment.
Work with corporate purchasing to ensure plant materials paperwork is being processed and vendors are paid.
Research and collect information in preparation for meetings, work projects and reports.
Maintain environmental and safety reports.
Participate in training provided by the Company.
Accept responsibility without direct supervision.
Exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.