From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an organized, self-motivated office administrator to join our growing organization. In this position, you will manage a variety of administrative tasks such as: answering phone calls, organizing mail, working with our mainframe systems and directing visitors. As you will provide office support and coordinate office activities, a positive attitude and attention to detail is strongly encouraged.

Essential Functions:

• Actively track weekly and monthly safety documents and participate in the plant’s safety steering team. Help coordinate company functions and meetings. Schedule onsite training as required.
• Participate in monthly physical inventory of finished goods and raw material.
• Schedule outbound freight as a back up.
• Assist with employee orientations. Process onboarding paperwork and maintain EE personnel files. Track EE attendance and points and payroll.
• Maintain and replenish office supplies as well as tools. Enter plant purchases and vendor invoices for order/payment.
• Answer phone/e-mail and direct customers/visitors to appropriate personnel for assistance.
• Distribute mail and faxes; prepare written correspondence.
• File and maintain all relevant documents.
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Secretarial or Office Administrative experience
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and Leadership skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Office Skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Some college or advanced studies preferred

Kronos experience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.