Administrative Assistant

Your Passion. Our Culture.
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits that set us apart.

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Remote day Fridays
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What You Do.

• Manages calendars and independently coordinates meetings.
• Screens incoming correspondence and responds independently when possible.
• Conducts and performs specialized assignments (correspondence, reports, and other documents) which may be of a highly confidential nature.
• Assists in developing, documenting, implementing and monitoring internal operating systems and procedures, including coordination of Box cabinets and authorizations.
• Collects and enters data and information, tracks and verifies accuracy of data, and prepares reports, metrics, and statistics relating to project information, resources and expenses, and customer sample information.
• Maintains sample request information for track and trace purposes
• Prepares slides, charts and /or computer-generated presentations for internal and external use containing highly confidential information.
• Coordinates and arranges meetings, training courses, and cross department events by arranging for facilities, coordination materials, communicating information within invitations, coordinating speakers, and controlling event budget.
• Prepares minutes for various meetings.
• Orders general and office supplies.
• Sorts and delivers mail to department.
• Arranges travel reservations including air, car, hotel, and train and conference registration.
• Direct/Indirect/Service Purchase Requisitions for Purchase Orders in SAP.
• Approves vendor invoices.
• Organizes and maintains file system and files correspondence and other records for the department.
• Prepares name and security badges for department visitors.
• Maintains log of PTO.
• Communicates vehicle maintenance service and tracks usage of vehicle.
• Prepares materials for sensory testing and routine testing for Product Development and Packaging.
• Provides training to new employees in the department regarding general departmental best practices, procedures, and policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Your Education and Experience.
Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Our Story.
With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.

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