Seasonal Administrative Assistant - Fredonia, PA

Job ID:  479692

Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry’s well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Summary

This position will perform general administrative duties for the department it is assigned to.  The individual will perform routine clerical functions and may support more than one department simultaneously. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Perform a variety of clerical work involving standardized forms, reports, data, and procedures using established instruction/routines
• Help check loads
• Watch inventory levels
• Coordinate trucking with outside carriers and 3rd party freight
• Help make delivery appointments with stores
• Learn how to process pallet returns
• Assist with physical inventory counts
• Provide support for assigned departments
• Develop and grow internal and external customer relationships for the purpose of improving the company's growth
• Answer phone calls and support the receptionist as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
   

Qualifications
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.
 

Requirements / Education / Experience
 

• Associates Degree preferred, or currently pursuing Bachelor’s Degree Program in Junior year of College or Third year of University (Anticipated Graduation date of Fall 2023 or Spring 2023)
• Knowledge of basic office equipment (phone, fax, copier, 10-key)
• Strong Microsoft Office/computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with employees, peers, supervisors, vendors, and customer is an effective manner
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and have problem-solving and reasoning skills
• Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and computing rate and ratio
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables with little or no structure
• Internal and external customer service oriented
• Ability to work independently
   

Physical Requirements
 

• Ability to perform sedentary work, occasional walking, standing, squatting, and bending required
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. and carry small objects and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Prolonged sitting, repetitive use of fingers and hands for typing
• Available to work overtime as necessary
• May be required to work under stressful conditions

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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