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adecco
Administrative Assistant
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$46,668 / year median in New York
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Adecco is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant for a client in Liverpool, NY . This position is temp-to-hire, paying $17-19/hour. Schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily office operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will involve front desk reception, data entry, customer support, clerical tasks, and general administrative assistance to multiple departments.Key Responsibilities:
Answer and direct incoming phone calls Greet visitors and assist with front desk responsibilities Perform data entry and maintain accurate records Assist with order entry, billing, and document processing Support customer service and office staff as needed Maintain filing systems and office documentation Handle incoming mail, packages, and deliveries Maintain office supplies and assist with general office organizationQualifications:
Previous office or administrative experience preferred Strong communication and customer service skills Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Advanced English reading, writing, and comprehension skillsADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job S ummary: Serves as an Administrative Assistant to office personnel and answers the in-coming main phone line. The administrative office staff is a team. Each Administrative Assistant has set responsibilities and backs-up the other administrative assistants by taking responsibility of overflow office work and projects, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Duties/Responsibilities:
1st Admin- Front Desk
- Reception Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person's visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location.
- Data Entry Receives data and paperwork from the Sales Department and other office staff each day.
- Working with CSRs Assists with inputting job card updates and creates job packets.
Overall:
Resolves minor processing problems; seeks assistance from management or other appropriate staff for issues beyond immediate expertise and supports the 24-hour turnaround process expectations. Assists with and serves as a backup for the other administrative functions and the reception area. Maintains filing systems as assigned and completes all relevant filing each day. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Engages with customers, vendors, co-workers (which include leased or temporary), subcontractors and delivery drivers, etc. with a positive and supportive attitude. Conforms to the company's culture of quality, service and continuous improvement, while taking personal responsibility for own actions and treating fellow employees, customers and vendors respectfully and ethically. As needed, assigned "Champion Role" in keeping shop inventory stocked, organized and clean. Submits requisition form to Manager when supplies/inventory is needed. Committed to XTO's quality policy, strives to do their best in following XTO's quality standards and at all times provides exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers. Follows all company and OSHA Safety regulations; works in a safe manner and uses personal protective equipment as instructed; reinforces housekeeping and XTO's core values. Efficient with time and task completion, working smarter and not harder. Maintains list of pending and completed responsibilities and checklists as needed. Seeks out work and assignments when caught up on workload by asking Management. Maintains a clean, neat, clutter-free and organized work area. Performs other related duties as assigned. Job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Req ui red S ki ll s/ Abil i ti es: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisory personnel, coworkers, vendors, contractors and other business professionals. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to successfully multi-task. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines. Excellent organizational skills with a high attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or similar software. Ability to maintain confidential information. Req ui red Comp etenci es: 1. Integrity & Ethics- Is consistently honest, trustworthy, and dependable. Shows good moral judgement which builds trust with co-workers, customers, supplies, and our community. 2. Customer Focused (Customer Driven)
- Identifies and prioritizes our customer needs and recognizes constraints. Seeks to find out more about customers to provide better service, deliver Administrative Assistant JD Page | 3 May 2026 sound solutions, reliability, and delivers on commitments. Adopts professional approach to customers. 3. Job
- Knowledge, Comprehension, Quantity and Quality & Results Oriented
- The extent to which the employee: (1) possesses specific skills, knowledge and abilities required to competently perform the job (2) acquires new knowledge and skills as necessary to perform the job (3) utilizes appropriate resources (people, skills, services) to accomplish objectives (4) follows company procedures (5) accomplishes assigned work of a specified quantity within a specified time period maintaining quality (6) knowing when to get a manager involved in a situation.
- Employee is positive, cooperative, and maintains a good disposition. Employee is engaged and takes pride in their work. The extent to which the employee works their schedule consistently, shows up on time and does not call in excessively or takes unpaid time off. 5. Continual Improvement
- Continually learning to gain more knowledge of company processes and materials. Finding inefficiencies in processes and suggesting possible solutions. Works together and collaborates effectively with co-workers toward a common goal/vision. 6. Organized, Detailed, & Thorough
- Effectively manages time, prioritizes workload/ responsibilities, optimally utilizes resources, and concentrates on the result/deadlines to achieve greater results.