Concrete Pipe & Precast LLC is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Charleston

Since 2012, CP&P has manufactured concrete pipe and precast products that support critical infrastructure across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. We offer stable careers in a safety-first, team-oriented environment, with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact in your community. Join us in building a better future!

CP&P is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage front office operations and support both office and production staff. This role is fast-paced and varied, handling everything from reception and mail to safety data, HR paperwork, purchasing, and payroll reporting. It’s a great fit for someone who’s highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives on keeping things running smoothly.

What You’ll Do:

• Greet visitors, answer phones, and keep the front office professional and welcoming
• Manage mail, shipments, and safety gear inventory (hard hats, vests, shoes, etc.)
• Coordinate office moves and support facility needs
• Provide administrative support for production, including inventory, reporting, and projects
• Handle purchasing and accounting tasks (POs, invoices, payables, receivables)
• Support HR processes: onboarding, training records, performance reviews, PTO, and confidential files
• Prepare weekly payroll reports and assist with corporate HR/payroll inquiries
• Maintain safety records and coordinate screenings/exams (drug, hearing, respirator, etc.)
• Serve as backup for delivery dispatch (scheduling, tickets, driver directions)
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager

What You Bring:

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Professional, calm, and polite communication style
• Solid computer skills (MS Office; willing to learn new software)
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years in office management or similar administrative role

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay and bonus program
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Team-oriented, safety-first culture
• Training and development opportunities
• Build your career in a stable, growing industry

What You Need:

• A high school diploma or GED
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Monday to Friday, 40+ hours per week, depending on workload (occasional overtime as needed)
• Work is performed in an office environment, with clean, climate-controlled areas and fluorescent lighting
• May occasionally enter production areas with ambient weather/air conditions, loud noise, dangerous equipment, and variable lighting
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in all production areas

Physical Demands:

• Standing, sitting, walking, climbing, reaching, bending/stooping
• Lifting (up to 30 lbs.)
• Pushing/pulling (up to 50 lbs.)

CP&P provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.