ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Answer multi-line phone system and manage/transfer incoming calls appropriately and efficiently
• Professionally greet guests/customers and direct to appropriate department
• Use of credit card software to collect customer payments
• Review and edit material sales tickets, reconcile cash sales
• Set-up customer accounts and update pricing in system as needed
• Coordinate with Sales Manager to generate sales orders
• Review trucking/TPH lease sheets and maintain weekly pay period spreadsheet
• Daily scale support and scale duties/coverage as needed
• Update and maintain a variety of spreadsheets and electronic files on a daily/weekly basis
• Process Billing Adjustments, obtain appropriate approvals, and submit for processing
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• Maintain the overall office presence to include a neat and organized reception area
• Assist Office Manager with special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work hours M-F 7:00am - 4:00pm but must have the ability to work overtime if needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience required
• Proven ability to perform and maintain a positive attitude and work safely
• Self-motivated team player with a can-do/positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of standard administrative support functions and standard office equipment
• Proficient using database systems and Microsoft Office and Outlook, accurate data entry skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to organize, multi-task, and maintain accuracy under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work independently, perform a variety of work assignments, and manage/prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines with little supervision
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, listening, and written)
• Ability to learn company policies and procedures and follow system processes
• Must be able to follow directions, maintain workflow in areas of responsibility, and handle difficult situations
• Ability to maintain proprietary and confidential information accordingly
• Clerical experience preferred in the aggregate and construction industry, experience a plus but not necessary
• Must have valid driver license and adequate transportation
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

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