Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant
Location: Hickory, NC
Wage: $24.21/hr
Shift: First Shift 7am to 4pm

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.

While reporting to the Human Resources Coordinator, the primary focus will be greeting guests, maintaining the lobby and provide administrative support to HR and other departments as assigned. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You will take pride in your day-to-day duties, organizational skills and attention to detail.

What you’ll be doing:

• Greets guests at the front door and maintain sign in/sign out sheets.
• Answer the phone and transfer calls as appropriate.
• Maintain the lobby area, including but not limited to the PPE required for visitors.
• Monitor and order miscellaneous office supplies.
• Manages employee appreciation activities and monthly plant meetings.
• Manages safety glasses and uniform program.
• Provides administrative support to Human Resources and other departments as requested.
• Conducts new hire orientation.
• Assists with hourly recruiting processes.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as requested by Supervisor.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Associate degree from two-year college or technical school or equivalent work experience.
• Manage multiple tasks and utilize time management skills.
• You must have great interpersonal skills
• You must be proficient in Microsoft office applications.
• This role requires you to be able to have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.