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Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table! 

We are hiring an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the Sr Manufacturing Director and Human Resources Department of a 3-plant operation. This role will be located in North East, PA. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as the primary point of contact for hourly plant team members, providing support on policies, attendance, internal communications, orientation, and employee events. This role will also assist the HR department and a director-level leader with clerical duties, scheduling, travel, and confidential communications, ensuring all tasks align with company values and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the initial and primary point of contact for hourly plant team members’ questions and needs. Conveying basic information regarding policies and collective bargaining agreement rules.
• Support the Human Resources Department with attendance tracking, posting of vacancies, internal communications, conducting orientation for new hires and temporary workers, supporting employee events, etc.
• Performs clerical and secretarial duties in support of a director level employee and staff including the handling of sensitive details and assignments
• Coordinates the director's schedule, expenses, meetings, travel, etc. Schedules appointments as needed
• Monitors all incoming calls, messages and mail, handling as many responses as possible independently with a prescribed degree of discretion
• Organizes, prioritizes and summarizes data, materials and information. Prepares reports and summaries and organizes data for the director's review
• Responsible to conduct yourself a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, associate's degree or two year certificate in an administrative related field preferred

• Years of Related Experience: Typically has 3 - 5 years of related experience

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Effective communication skills.  Internal customer service.  PC skills including expertise with MS Office and Outlook. Basic understanding and knowledge of business unit structure, policies, products, etc. Good interpersonal and communication skills with a moderate degree of sensitivity for confidentiality. Ability to gather, organize and analyze data. Solid sense of priority, logic and objectivity.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base compensation range for this position is $18.90 - $33.00 per hour. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base compensation, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.