Office Assistant

Company: Michigan Milk Producers Association
Location: Novi
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

About Us: The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) - established in 1916 - is a dairy farmer-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative and dairy processor. As the 10th largest dairy cooperative in the U.S., MMPA serves dairy farmers throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana, employing approximately 625 people in four states. In addition to a cheese plant in Indiana called the Middlebury Cheese Company, and a dairy product plant in Ohio called Superior Dairy, MMPA operates two SQF Level 3 dairy ingredient plants in Michigan. Products made at MMPA's plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultra-filtered milk, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream, and condensed skim milk.Why you'll love working here:Competitive salaryHealth and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefitsDisability insurancePaid time offRetirement including 401k with employer contributionsPersonal and professional growth opportunitiesEmployee appreciation events and recognition awardsEmployee wellness initiativesEmployee feedback and suggestion forums POSITION SUMMARYWe are looking for an Office Assistant to assist with daily administrative tasks. This role will support multiple departments/individuals with their various administrative requests. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, dependable, professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities will vary by day, depending on administrative support needed. Examples of work that will be performed are:Coordinate equipment repair and building service requestsMaintain records of maintenance and other facilities activityReceive and process deliveriesManage all mail, incoming and outgoingAssist with internal events/meetings procuring necessary supplies and catering, providing required equipment, and general clean-upAssist departments throughout the building with filing and record retention effortsMonitor supplies and place ordersTravel within the local area to pick up mail, packages, copies, supplies, etc.Perform receptionist duties when requestedOther administrative duties as requestedEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma with some college or equivalent experienceValid Driver's license and willingness to use personal vehicleProven track record in a similar roleReliable transportation is requiredDependable, punctual employee with solid attendance recordExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to multi-taskStrong organization skills with a high level of attention to detailFamiliarity with office equipment (e.g., fax machine, printer, etc.) and postage meterProficient in Outlook and Microsoft Word and ExcelTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve. MMPA is an equal opportunity employer

Keywords: Michigan Milk Producers Association, Farmington Hills , Office Assistant, Administration, Clerical , Novi, Michigan