Reception/Administrative Assistant - Days - Springfield, OR

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


Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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