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Administrative Assistant - Dedicated Transportation

RYKER · Reading, PA · 3 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$22/hrFull-time

MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD WITH RYDER! Join one of the largest and most respected names in Logistics, Transportation, Fleet Maintenance, and Supply Chain Services in the world.

About the role

The Administrative Assistant I provides administrative support to department staff in a fast-paced logistics environment. This role requires experience working extended hours, weekends, and peak-season schedules to meet customer expectations and maintain service excellence.

You will be the management and professional representative of the Ryder organization, aligning with core values: Trust, Innovation, Expertise, Collaboration, and Safety. Embracing and utilizing technology as part of your daily routine is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Answers phone, takes messages, answers routine inquiries, schedules appointments, meetings, and manages calendars
  • Resolves routine issues in the absence of the manager
  • Coordinates special projects and analysis for the manager
  • Maintains budget and/or expense reports; makes recommendations and prepares budget and expense reports
  • Develops reports and presentations
  • Compiles, researches, and tabulates data; performs analysis as needed
  • Acts as interface with internal or external customers
  • Sorts, opens, and distributes mail
  • Makes travel arrangements
  • Types, designs correspondence, memos, tables, or graphs
  • Maintains department files
  • May periodically assist in training and checking the work of lower-level employees
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

  • Performs work independently with minimal supervision; work can generally be completed without established procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks under own initiative
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Capable of multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
  • Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; good writing composition skills
  • Advanced PC skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel)
  • Strong knowledge of company procedures and policies

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Preferred)
  • Three (3) to five (5) years or more in advanced administrative positions (Required)
  • Requires strong knowledge or specialized training and a comprehensive understanding of general aspects of the functional area; ability to apply knowledge and skills to varied situations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options
  • Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family, and parental leave
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
  • Discounted stock purchase options
  • Performance-based annual cost-of-living increases
  • Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
  • Regional and local Ryder resources for support and growth
  • Additional day of Paid Time Off for Military Veterans

Pay

Hourly pay range: $22.00 – $22.94. The compensation offered may be influenced by relevant experience, education, work location, market data, internal equity, and other factors. This position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.

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