Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Metals USA has an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant in the Waggaman, LA facility. The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of administrative or clerical duties with minimal variation and requires moderate skill level.

• Answers phones, files, maintains records, and databases.
• Maintains electronic and hard copy filing system.
• Processes applications or forms and runs reports.
• Distributes documents, sorts and routes mail.
• Performs data entry, copying, faxing, scanning, and mailing.
• Conducts basic research to provide answers or best course of action in non-routine situations.
• Assists in resolving any administrative problems.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of an administrative assistant.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel, Inc. Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment & affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

• A high school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in business, communications or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience providing general office, administrative assistance and support.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to enter data accurately and promptly in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to follow company office practices and procedures to include, filing, customer service, attention to detail and time management
• Ability to work effectively with all departments to foster a success-oriented, deadline driven organization
• Ability to show professionalism and diplomacy to include telephone customer service skills.
• Experience creating and supporting an Access database system.
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen