Administrative Assistant
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Schedule: 1st shift
Pay: $17–$21 per hour
Job Type: Contract-to-hire
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with our client, a manufacturing company in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, to identify an administrative assistant for a contract-to-hire opportunity on 1st shift. This role offers an hourly pay rate of $17–$21, depending on experience.
This position serves as the front-facing representative for the facility and also provides backup support to shipping, customer service, and accounting functions.
Key Responsibilities
• Answer incoming phone calls and greet customers, vendors, and suppliers
• Serve as the primary front desk contact for the manufacturing facility
• Enter daily customer orders into internal and customer portals
• Prepare bills of lading and shipping documentation
• Create shipping labels, including FedEx labels, as needed
• Enter tracking information into shipping portals
• Assist with invoicing related to customer orders
• Provide delivery counts and coordinate freight pickups
• Back up customer service, shipping, and accounting staff as needed
• Perform filing and general administrative duties
• Order office and shipping supplies
• Prepare end-of-week checks for mailing
Qualifications
• Previous experience in a receptionist, administrative, or clerical role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Comfortable answering phones and interacting with customers and vendors
• Experience with data entry, invoicing, or shipping documentation is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn internal systems and portals
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Reliable, professional, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skill
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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