Student Co-Op: Administrative Assistant

Sonoco

Hartselle, Alabama

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Direct Mail, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Fax Machines, Flexible Spending Accounts, Interpersonal Skills, Life Insurance, Mail Processing, Mainframe Computer, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Prepare Correspondence, Product Packaging, Secondary School, Small Business, Sustainability, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
Hartselle, Alabama
POSTED
1 day ago
Position: Administrative Assistant Student Co-Op
Location: Sonoco Metco, Hartselle, AL
Pay Rate: $16.78 /HR
Shift: We will work with your school co-op schedule.

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.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an organized, self-motivated Administrative Assistant Co-Op Student to join our Sonoco Metco Plant. In this position, you will manage a variety of administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, organizing mail, working with our mainframe systems and directing visitors. As you will provide office support and coordinate office activities, a positive attitude and attention to detail is strongly encouraged.

Essential Functions:

  • Clerical Duties such as filing, scanning, etc.

  • Maintain and replenish office supplies as well as tools.

  • Answer phone/e-mail and direct customers/visitors to appropriate personnel for assistance.

  • Distribute mail and faxes; prepare written correspondence.

  • File and maintain all relevant documents.

  • Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Must be a high school co-op student

  • Strong Communication and interpersonal skills

  • Organizational and Leadership skills.

  • Intermediate MS Office Skills

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.

About the Company

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