Preferred Materials – Asphalt Division, part of CRH Southeast Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials – Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida and in Savannah, Georgia, and Hardeeville, South Carolina, Preferred Materials – Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials – Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant for our Jacksonville FL office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Answering and directing incoming calls to the appropriate individuals
Retrieve and forward messages received in the general mail box
Greet all visitors and applicants in a professional and courteous manner
Assist the customer with basic requests such as address and contact information
Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness
Signing for packages, receiving and sorting incoming mail and distributing to the appropriate individuals and preparing outgoing mail
Maintain inventory of and order office supplies of all kinds
Maintain office equipment such as copiers and set up maintenance and repair as needed
Maintain front desk appearance and cleanliness
Assist Office Manager with data entry and reporting
Assist with other administrative duties and day-to-day tasks as assigned
Requirements
1-3 years of prior receptionist experience
Previous experience working in the Construction industry (preferred)
Excellent time management skills and the ability to muti-task
Strong computer skills, including MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work in a team environment and provide support to staff
Ability to handle confidential information and use of discretion while performing job tasks
Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize work assignments
Exceptional accuracy and detail oriented skills required
Customer service oriented
Physical Requirements
This position is a largely sedentary; however, caution needs to be taken when lifting files, boxes, opening file cabinet drawers.
To avoid injuries to hands, back and neck, proper ergonomics should be maintained while working at desk/workstation.
There are occasional visits to the storage area in which case safety rules must be followed.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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