Administrative Assistant - Columbus, NE - AMAT West

Job ID:  502452

As a major supplier of aggregates in Nebraska since 1921, Central Sand and Gravel Company, A CRH Company, has a long history as a mainstay of construction and development projects throughout the state – even supplying aggregates for one of Nebraska’s very first concrete paving projects.  

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for administrative support for the Lyman-Richey Aggregate divisions sales and operations teams. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Answer emails and phone calls regarding orders, billing issues, price sheet requests and quote requests.
• Logs sales calls and other relevant information in Salesforce.
• Performs general clerical duties including typing, proofreading, faxing documents, and stuffing mailings.
• Reporting duties in Apex system to include running and editing reports, reviewing and correcting reports for previous sales day, processing and posting the edit reports.  
• Creating new or updating existing sales orders in Apex.
• Prepare sales quotes.
• Process and request updated insurance documents from vendors and haulers.  
• Prepare trucking service agreements for hired haulers.
• Partner with the customer service and sales teams to address customer concerns and issues.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older. 
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. 
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality is required.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently or within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required. 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be able to utilize the internet and email effectively.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.

Key Competencies

• Accountability: Is continually focused on accepting responsibility for meeting commitments, achieving optimum results, and ownership for the outcomes from actions and decisions.
• Adaptability: Personal willingness and ability to effectively work in, and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, people, environments, and conditions.
• Communication: Clearly conveys and receives messages at an appropriate level and format.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and/or external customers.
• Integrity:  Through words and actions, creates an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.  Communicating and acting honestly and ethically.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and productively in groups and teams to create positive relationships which maximize performance results.
• Safety and Security:  Observes safety and security procedures.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit and use hands and fingers to manipulate/handle objects.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Able to communicate with others by telephone, electronically and in person.
• Able to utilize office equipment including a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• The environment is typical of an office setting.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive 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 a 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!

Central Sand and Gravel Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.