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Job description

Overview:
ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to join our business. The Administrative Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the assigned department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!

Responsibilities:
Communicates with sales/customers to determine driver needs and schedules and notifies drivers of assignments; enters assignment data in computer database.

Daily routing and route compliance of deliveries and pick-ups.

Assign and direct drivers each day, maintain fleet equipment maintenance.

Must negotiate rates, build new carriers contacts with contract carriers and insure their equipment meets DOT standards.

Set up and coordinate all hot shots

Maintain equipment maintenance/registration and internal driver qualification files

Provide administrative support to Partners and to the management team

Help ensure the efficient operation of the team

Coordinate travel and meeting arrangements

Provide word processing and other document preparation

Assist with special projects and other general office tasks, as needed

Exercise independent judgment in making day-to-day decisions

Prepares correspondences, including letters and memos for internal and external use

Prepares monthly reports including gathering necessary data and making copies for distribution

Maintains proper filing systems

Responsible for the workflow of a specific departmental function

Initiates action items from manager's meeting notes and distribute

Assists manager with special projects as requested

Aids clients, vendors, and subcontractor as necessary

Qualifications:
At least 1-2 years of Front Office Receptionist/Admin experience in a professional business office

High school Diploma

Some college preferred

Microsoft Office knowledge

Experience working in a busy fast paced environment

Naturally attentive to details

Highly organized

Great communication skills

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