Administrative Assistant Job at WestRock in Lanett

Overview

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE: SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time

Dayshift

The Opportunity

We are seeking to fill an Administrative Assistant role in our Lanett, AL facility. This new position will ensure multiple departments are assisted with administrative support. Reporting to the General Manager, the Administrative Assistant will support the Leadership team with special assignments, various reports, and back up other clerical or administrative roles, as needed. The Administrative Assistant will be required to perform any of the following work functions:

• Provide general accounting support, order processing and closure
• Serve as temporary back up of other roles as needed
• Greeting visitors, answer and direct incoming phone calls, process mailroom items, assist with planning of business events. The main office is typically open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Support multiple departments with data entry, creating and running reports required for accurate recordkeeping.
• Multitasking will be necessary in this role to accomplish the completion of daily and monthly responsibilities

What You Need to Succeed

• Associate’s degree or equivalent Technical or professional certification preferred, or 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient computer skills (all MS Office, most importantly Excel and Microsoft Word) and ability to learn company specific software (JD Edwards/AVM, ASP400/BPCS/ELKE, etc.) with demonstrated ability in Excel to manipulate data in a spreadsheet to include sorting, formatting, formulas, pivot tables, etc.
• Accounting experience is preferred
• Autocad experience is preferred
• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal
• Ability to solve issues creatively and quickly to minimize disruption to production
• Must have good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Provide a welcoming and positive experience for all visitors and guests.
• Self-directed and motivated with ability to work well in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ethics & Integrity - Behaves in accordance with Smurfit Westrock's values and operating principles. Acts in the best interest of the Company rather than how it affects him/her personally. Maintains confidentiality, as required.
• Communication Skills - Communicate routinely with all levels of the WestRock team and coordinate activities between internal Smurfit Westrock departments.
• Organizing - Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Attention to Detail - Accomplishing tasks with accuracy for all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.