Alumicore is a Pittsburgh, PA based company in the aluminum melting operations, with a branch located in Goose Creek, SC. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, beverage can, automotive, and high-end specialty markets.
The Operations & Administrative Support Specialist role is positioned to support multi-departmental workflow transitions, providing operational, inventory, accounting, and general administrative support. This versatile role transitions core accounts payable (AP) processing and routine inventory management tasks into a centralized support function while backing up shipping/receiving operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic industrial environment, demonstrates high data accuracy, and comfortably balances office administrative responsibilities with outdoor physical inventory audits.
Essential Responsibilities:General Office & Administrative Operations
- Manage employee uniform ordering, distribution, and inventory levels.
- Maintain and update the official employee contact directory.
- Monitor office supply levels, order routine office supplies, and restock common spaces.
- Provide general administrative support to management and operational teams as assigned.
- Scan, upload, and organize accounts payable invoices into electronic management systems.
- Assist with basic invoice data entry into QuickBooks.
- Process routine vendor documents, route invoices for approval, and maintain organized AP digital and physical files.
- Perform data entry for daily inventory transactions, production charge sheets, and operational tracking files.
- Maintain and update master inventory spreadsheets and records, including sales trackers and stock logs.
- Reconcile scrap and finished goods inventory balances on a regular basis.
- Transition daily data entry workflows into current systems (RIMAS) and assist in testing/implementing the company's upcoming ERP software migration.
- Conduct and support physical inventory counts for scrap, finished goods, and raw materials (monthly and annual inventory audits).
- Serve as primary secondary backup for the Shipping/Receiving Coordinator.
- Operate truck scales to weigh inbound and outbound transport vehicles.
- Interact directly with freight drivers, sign bills of lading (BOLs), and complete required shipping and receiving paperwork accurately and timely.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or relevant coursework in business, accounting, or operations preferred.
- 2+ years of office/administrative experience required; inventory support, accounting support, operational support experience in a manufacturing, scrap recycling, or logistics environment preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) with strong spreadsheet entry skills.
- Working knowledge or basic exposure to QuickBooks and specialized ERP/inventory platforms (RIMAS experience is a plus).
- Work in a physically demanding, high-heat, deadline-driven, and production-focused setting.
- Working is performed in an industrial manufacturing environment with split between an office setting within an industrial recycling plant and outdoor operational yards.
- Physical inventory tasks require working outdoors and direct exposure to seasonal weather extremes (hot and cold weather conditions).
- See, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity; kneel, sit, stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, pull, push and other similar, repetitive tasks requiring physical activity.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas.
- Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 lbs.
Alumicore committed to cultivating a workplace where diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences help drive our innovation and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Alumicore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree or relevant coursework in business, accounting, or operations
- At least 2 years of office or administrative experience
- Inventory, accounting, or operational support experience in manufacturing, scrap recycling, or logistics
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong spreadsheet data-entry skills
- Working knowledge or basic exposure to QuickBooks
- Experience with specialized ERP or inventory platforms
- RIMAS experience
- Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment, including outdoor conditions and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 25 pounds
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment in designated areas
What We Do
At Compass, we drive organizational performance with proven HR consulting and business solutions that are as unique as the clients we serve. Our clients range from start-up organizations to Fortune 500 corporations in industries as diverse as health care, manufacturing, professional sports, technology, and more. We also offer an array of outsourced HR solutions to our clients. Our HR project solutions encompass all aspects of the employee life cycle. In addition, we partner with clients on other initiatives, such as defining business strategy, setting goal metrics, and developing customer excellence. Our mission is to create work environments where people thrive — all people. We believe embracing, celebrating, and advocating for a diverse and inclusive culture is the right thing to do and essential to all organizations. We champion conversations around diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in all aspects of the employee experience. Our passion is ensuring practices create a culture of dignity and respect.
Why Work With Us
Everywhere you turn at Compass, you meet professionals with incredible experience—people who share an unrelenting commitment to maximizing performance. And each one is always eager to share the knowledge and skills attained over storied careers. We’re driven to deliver real impact for our clients, and we’re just as passionate about driving success
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