Administrative Assistant, Plant

The Administrative Assistant - Inside is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. This role involves handling a variety of tasks, including managing communications, scheduling, and coordinating office activities, to support the team and contribute to the organization's success.

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Communication: Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Scheduling: Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments for team members.
• Inventory Control: Assist in keeping accurate inventory through owning the cycle count process, production entry, and sub inventory transfers in Oracle.
• Documentation: Prepare and edit documents, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Data Entry: Enter and update data in various systems and databases, maintaining accurate records.
• Event Coordination: Assist in planning and organizing company events, meetings, and conferences.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Filing and Record Keeping: Maintain electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring documents are easily accessible and securely stored.
• Support Tasks: Perform general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
• Special Projects: Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned by management.

This position is on site at our Conyers, GA location.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in office administration are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with office equipment.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service and handle inquiries professionally.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.
*Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.