Office Assistant

We are seeking a part time/ full time Office Assistant to support our management team in an entrepreneurial manufacturing environment that values both creativity and disciplined execution. This role involves a variety of administrative and operational tasks. The right candidate is someone who takes pride in accuracy, clear communication, organized work, and steady follow‑through. They follow established processes, ask questions when something doesn't look right, and communicate in a concise, professional way. We're looking for a teammate who maintains a calm, low‑noise work style that supports accuracy and attention to detail. This is a part‑time position with the option to transition to full‑time by taking on additional responsibilities in other departments such as purchasing and accounting.

The ideal candidate:

Is precise, organized, and thorough Communicates clearly and succinctly Follows procedures and double‑checks details Works independently when needed and collaborates well with others Asks questions early when information is missing or unclear Responsibilities include: Answering phones and greeting visitors Organizing and maintaining filing systems Collecting and distributing production paperwork Preparing correspondence, product quotations, order paperwork, reports, and other documents Assisting with employee events and related administrative tasks

Requirements:

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Experience with Outlook or Gmail is helpful Strong basic math and writing skills are a plus M&E Mfg. Co., Inc. is in its 51st year as a manufacturer of food service equipment. M&E designs and manufactures patented stainless steel and aluminum equipment used by national and regional corporations in the food service, bakery, material handling, and pharmaceutical industries. Our Kingston, NY plants are fully air-conditioned. We offer a competitive benefits package including tuition reimbursement, CDPHP Medical & prescription drugs, and Delta Dental (requires partial employee contribution), paid vacation, and holidays for full-time employees. At our most recent employee recognition event, our top 16 most senior employees had 377 years of service =23.5 years average. 12 employees had 20 years or more of service and a total of 301 years of service for an average of 25 years of service each. M&E Mfg. Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates the growth, development, and promotion of women in all aspects of our business, and values the leadership, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills that represent the M&E Women of Courage. We are fortunate that Women of Courage occupy most of our management positions and most of the high-skill positions in our company. Any success we have / will have is dependent on the women who have contributed-- and continue to contribute-- hugely to the company. Please visit our website at www.professionalseriesequipment.com

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Please include a brief note (3-4 sentences) describing a time you caught an error or inconsistency and how you handled it. This helps us understand your approach to accuracy and communication.

Work Location:

In person