Receptionist / Admin Assistant Job at Volt Workforce Solution in DeSoto

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Volt is immediately hiring for experienced Admin Assistant  in DeSoto, Texas.   

As an Administrative Assistant you will:

• Handle front desk duties; direct phone calls, screen callers, greet guests, coordinate conference rooms, scheduling
• Coordinate and perform complex administrative tasks, often of a confidential nature, using department procedures and Company policies. 
• Research and resolve a wide range of problems in accordance with department objectives, using discretion and sound judgment to facilitate workflow.
• Compose and prepare detailed reports, presentations, correspondence, meeting minutes, graphs, tables, charts and spreadsheets, including the use of graphics and text art. Includes researching and assembling information and materials from various sources.
• Exercise some independent judgment in initiating, planning, coordinating and implementing a variety of large projects or functions. Plan and organize offsites, including price negotiation for equipment rental, catering services, and banquet room fees.
• Use advanced computer skills for various software packages including set up and maintenance of databases.
• Create and generate purchase requisitions and maintenance requests. Use advanced features of electronic mail and time management.
• Provide phone coordination including backup phone coverage. Coordinate communications to keep information flowing within department, between departments, with suppliers, and customers.
• Maintain multiple calendars for management and conference rooms; coordinate, plan, organize meetings, programs and events; make travel arrangements which may include hotel rooms, car rentals, and calendar coordination for all travelers.
• Setup and maintain specialized resource files. Authorize limited departmental expense and cost control for supplies, purchase requisitions, check requests, and department purchases.
   

This is a full time opportunity, temp to hire role. Hours are full time, M-F from 8am - 5pm. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• 1 - 2 years of administrative assistant or related experience
• Manufacturing or distribution industry preferred but not required
• Strong proficiency using MS Office
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Can-do attitude.
• Ability to pass criminal background and drug screen

 Pay Rate: $20-23/hr

** Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that may include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr_dept@volt.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.