Posted:
Monday, 08 September 2025
Valid Thru:
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
Index Requested on:
09/09/2025 01:39:35
Indexed on:
09/09/2025 01:39:35
Location: Springfield, OR, 97477, US
Industry:
Manufacturing - Other
Occupational Category:
43-0000.00 - Office and Administrative Support
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Swanson Group is hiring!
Description:
Position Title: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Reports To: Justin Peters
Department: Administration/Accounting
Hours per shift: 9-hour shift, with two 10-minute breaks and a 1-hour lunch, overtime may include some nights, weekends, or holidays, as Business needs dictate
Wage: Salaried (Non-Exempt) D.O.E.
Position Purpose: The Administrative Assistant’s main duties will include but are not limited to reception, production, quality & downtime reporting, CMMS, and by-products accounting
Position Functions:
Reception/Administrative Assistant: Essential Functions* These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. |
Practice excellent communication and customer service skills. Support mill and office departments with their administrative needs. |
Provide general office support including answering phones and assisting guests at the front desk. |
Enter and process production, quality and downtime reports for Springfield mill. Enter and reconcile purchase orders for office supplies. |
Responsible for general upkeep on all databases and reports pertaining to this department. Maintain company-wide action plan logs. |
Non-Essential Functions These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential. |
Cross train to back up other office personnel. Tasks may include credit, cash, AP or other general office tasks. Additional duties may be assigned for training and production purposes. |
Working Environment: Inside 95%, average temperature 70 degrees F, Outside 5% Atmospheric conditions: Ventilation, little to no dust or particulate matter exposure. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: (1) Eye Protection. (2) Hearing Protection. (3) Approved Footwear (5) High Visibility Clothing. (When entering and exiting mill or while out on the floor)
Physical Demands: See the attached Job/Task Evaluation and Physical Capabilities portion; this position requires constant use of hearing and vision, frequent bending, twisting, pushing/pulling and reaching, and occasional lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling more than 50 lbs.
Skills: Will generally work independently with limited supervision. Must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task. Will coordinate and collaborate with varying levels of the organization.
• Associates degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Must pass basic office skills pre-employment test.
• Must possess excellent data entry, 10-key and computer skills. Strong Excel & database knowledge required and MS Word & M3/SSRS reporting are preferable.
• Work accuracy, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and ability to meet strict deadlines are required.
• Must be able to work at fast pace with frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy.
• Must be able to troubleshoot.
• Must possess strong communication skills.
• Must possess a customer service and can-do attitude.
Required Experience: High School Graduate. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills. Strong internet research skills. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Safety: (1) Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery. (2) Always use our 14-step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy. (3) Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed to push loads out). (4) Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection). (5) Be aware of and always communicate with your co-worker (ex: forklift driver). (6) Will be required to read and write during safety training.
ENDURANCE | Never/Not Required | Seldom 1-5% | Occasionally 6-33% | Frequently 34-66% | Continuous 67-100% | Total hours at one time | Total hours in a workday |
SITTING | X | 2 | 9 | ||||
STANDING | X | 1 | 9 | ||||
WALKING | X | 1 | 9 | ||||
CHANGE POSITIONS | X |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Enter actual maximum weight in pounds in the box) | |||||
LIFTING | Never/Not Required | Seldom 1-5% | Occasionally 6-33% | Frequently 34-66% | Continuous 67-100% |
1-10 LBS | 10 LBS | ||||
11-20 LBS | 20 LBS | ||||
21-50 LBS | 50 LBS | ||||
51-75 LBS | 75 LBS | ||||
76-100 LBS | 100 LBS | ||||
> 100 LBS | > 100 LBS | ||||
Maximum weight lifted by worker without assistance: 50 LBS If required, lifting over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices. |
CARRYING | Never/Not Required | Seldom 1-5% | Occasionally 6-33% | Frequently 34-66% | Continuous 67-100% |
1-10 LBS | 10 LBS | ||||
11-20 LBS | 20 LBS | ||||
21-50 LBS | 50 LBS | ||||
51-75 LBS | 75 LBS | ||||
76-100 LBS | 100 LBS | ||||
> 100 LBS | > 100 LBS | ||||
Maximum weight carried by worker without assistance: 10-50 LBS If required, carrying over 50 LBS is performed with two or more people and/or lifting devices. |
PUSHING/PULLING FORCE TO BE EXCERTED | Never/Not Required | Seldom 1-5% | Occasionally 6-33% | Frequently 34-66% | Continuous 67-100% |
1-10 LBS | 10 LBS | ||||
11-20 LBS | 20 LBS | ||||
21-50 LBS | 50 LBS | ||||
51-75 LBS | 75 LBS | ||||
76-100 LBS | 100 LBS |
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Desired Skills:
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