ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT at Harbor Freight Tools

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant supports the executive leaders within the organization by performing administrative duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties, including preparing agendas, distributing mail, coordinating and arranging meetings
• Maintain appointment calendars, managing events, and files
• Research, coordinate, and finalize complex assignments
• Exercise independent judgment with respect to routine problems
• Prepare documents and materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; maintain confidentiality of information related to the work of the department, and perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned
• Coordinate work with other Corporate administrative assistance

Scope

• Supervisory Responsibility – none
• Equipment Used – computer, printer, copier, fax

Requirements

Job Qualifications – Education and Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience as an administrative assistant
• MS Office proficient including advanced Excel and V-Lookup skills
• Strong analytical skills, self-motivated, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal, on-site supervision
• Strong time management skills, in order to manage and execute multiple tasks/projects

Physical Requirements

• General office environment, ability to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to move about an office

Safety:
The candidate must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.


The anticipated rate for this position is $26.00 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,500 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.