Quanex is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join us in Jackson, GA.
The Administrative Assistant plays a crucial role in facilitating communication, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of the office environment. This position supports both internal and external stakeholders while assisting leadership in their daily responsibilities.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Potential
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Various Work Schedules
- Tuition support for degree and continuous education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
What’s attractive about the Administrative Assistant position?
- Growth Potential
- Team-Oriented Environment
What Success Looks Like:
- Coordinate office services, including personnel, meeting schedules, housekeeping, and record control.
- Prepare routine and advanced correspondence, ensuring confidentiality and timeliness.
- Assist accounting department with mailing invoices, checks, etc.
- Screen telephone calls, receive visitors, and resolve routine inquiries.
- Apply knowledge of department policies, procedures and support other departments as needed.
- Manage strategy and planning of meetings and special events. May be required to monitor and control event budgets and negotiate all necessary contracts.
- Relieve department leaders of administrative functions.
- Prepare and administer high-level management reports and presentations.
- Prepare workspaces for new employees and maintain a presentable office environment.
- Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Your Credentials:
- Minimum of 1–2 years of office experience in a manufacturing environment or an Associate degree in Office Administration or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain credibility and confidentiality.
- Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to operate with a high degree of independence.
Pay Range is $19.50 per hour to $26 per hour commensurate with experience.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
Qualifications Skills Preferred Communication Advanced Customer Support Advanced Dependability Advanced Microsoft Office Advanced Team Oriented Advanced Behaviors Preferred Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Experience Preferred Minimum of 1-2 years of office experience in a manufacturing environment or an Associate Degree in Office Administration or the equivalent. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of office experience in a manufacturing environment
- Associate degree in Office Administration or equivalent
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain credibility and confidentiality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of independence
Quanex Building Products Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Quanex Building Products and has not been reviewed or approved by Quanex Building Products.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes two PPO options with in‑network preventive care fully covered, plus dental and vision, indicating a robust core offering. Surgery support services and first‑month eligibility further reinforce access and breadth.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer match is available, with site‑specific formulas that employees can verify. Company‑paid life and disability bolster long‑term financial security alongside retirement savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match provides meaningful ownership value. Materials characterize this ESPP as unusually generous for the industry.
Quanex Building Products Insights
What We Do
At Quanex (NYSE: NX), we are a global manufacturing company serving OEMs across fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, and outdoor living markets. From iconic skylines to everyday homes, our components enhance the comfort, sustainability, security, and aesthetics of spaces worldwide. Our Business Segments: • Extruded Solutions: Delivering high-performance profiles and materials for windows, doors, and architectural products. • Hardware Solutions: Providing advanced components that enhance functionality, security, and efficiency. • Custom Solutions: Offering tailored products and services designed to meet unique customer needs and complex applications. Our Commitment: • Innovating to enhance product performance and sustainability. • Helping customers achieve greater production efficiency. • Supporting the communities where we live and work. • Delivering long-term value to our shareholders. • Empowering our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. We are A Part of Something Bigger.
