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Good pay! Good benefits! Good people! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and were growing! We are adding people to our team every day people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers.
Knife River has an excellent opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in the Willamette Valley (Corvallis, Jefferson, and Stayton), OR. This is a seasonal position tentatively from July - November 2019.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide general administrative support.
- Resolve customer complaints and questions.
- Process billing adjustments, collections on accounts and prepare waivers.
- Organize, edit and process tickets from material orders.
- Various special projects for management and all operating departments.
- Assure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
- Processing of timecards and related reports daily.
- Assist with credit, collection and customer accounts.
- Office reception, phones, customer service, filing and misc. errands.
- Scale and ticket aggregate trucks.
- Other duties assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Construction industry experience helpful.
- Thorough knowledge of standard administrative functions and equipment.
- Strong computer skills including experience using Microsoft products.
- Ability to perform a variety of work assignments, manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Integrity, professionalism, discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
- A valid Oregon drivers license with a clean driving record. This position may require some travel.
- Ability to work flexible shifts which include: days, nights, weekends and overtime.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
How To Apply:
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at https://jobs.mdu.com/PositionDetail.aspx?ID=18672 by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Administrative Assistant position:
Air Force:
Knowledge Management Apprentice
Personnel Helper
Army:
Administrative Specialist
Marines:
Administrative Clerk
Administrative Specialist
Personnel Clerk
Navy:
Office Support Specialist
Personnel Specialist
