Job Type Full-timeDescriptionTITLE: Plant Administrative AssistantREPORTS TO: Plant Controller LOCATION: Tulare, CA Lactalis Heritage Dairy is currently seeking candidates tojoin our team in Tulare, CA. Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!Lactalis Heritage Dairy: inviting you to share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE.From your PASSION to oursThe Administrative Assistant supports the daily operations of our manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will provide administrative and clerical support to the plant management team, ensuring smooth communication and efficient coordination of tasks. This position plays a vital role in maintaining operational efficiency by handling various administrative duties, managing documentation, assisting visitors, and coordinating communication within the plant.From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Greet visitors, handle incoming calls, coordinate and pick up lunches for guests, and respond to general inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide administrative support to plant management and staff, including handling correspondence, preparing reports, and organizing meetings.
- Serve as the liaison between various departments within the plant, as well as external partners and vendors.
- Monitor and order office supplies, ensuring that the office is well-stocked and operational.
- Input and maintain accurate data in SAP related to Purchase Orders.
- Assist with the coordination of employee events such as picnics, fundraisers, community events, and other site celebrations.
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by plant management.
- Distribute and ship mail and packages to respective parties and manage office supplies for office spaces and mailroom.
RequirementsFrom your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to identify and resolve administrative issues efficiently.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize competing work demands, plan and organize work to meet scheduled deadlines
- Must be able to work collaboratively with various departments within the plant
Lactalis Heritage Dairy is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Salary Description $24.28 per hour