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Administrative Assistant

Carter LumberChesapeake, VA

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

A Carter Lumber Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Truss Plant which includes entering and generating quotes/orders, confirmation calls, assisting truss reps/office staff and providing excellent service to customers. This is accomplished by having constant communication with truss plant personnel to ensure orders are completed accurately and timely. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements:

  • Excellent telephone and customer service skills
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to multi-task; Strong time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous customer service experience  
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and strong Excel experience

Responsibilities:

  • Assists in creating orders in management system
  • Confirms truss deliveries with customers
  • Prints required layouts and documentation daily
  • Ensures the paperwork process is running smoothly
  • Answers office phone calls and directs calls accordingly
  • Assists customers by providing information on products, stock and lead times
  • Resolves delivery, quality and other issues or forwards to the proper personnel to ensure any issues are taken care of
  • Performs clerical duties such as data entry, filing, copying and faxing

Benefits (full-time employees):

  • Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment 
  • Short and Long-Term Disability 
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D 
  • Optional supplemental life insurance 
  • Company-match 401(k) 
  • Vacation time and paid holidays 
  • Vendor incentives 
  • Room for growth; we promote from within! 
  • Military encouraged to apply! 

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