Westaff

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Westaff is looking to hire an Administrative Assistant for a manufacturing company located in Durham, CT! Hours: Monday-Thursday 6am-3pm OR 7am-4pm, Fridays 6am-12pm Pay: $25-30/hr DOE The Administrative Assistant provides dedicated administrative and clerical support to the Operations and Engineering teams. This role manages calendars, organizes meetings, prepares communications, and helps maintain smooth, efficient workflow across departments. Success in this position requires strong organizational ability, discretion, accuracy, and the capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. The requirements of the Administrative Assistant are: • Coordinate complex calendars, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel • Organize logistics for meetings and events, such as room setup, refreshments, and preparation of materials • Draft, edit, and finalize correspondence, presentations, reports, and confidential documents • Act as a communication link between leaders, departments, and internal/external partners • Manage confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment • Prioritize and route incoming phone calls, emails, and messages • Serve as the main point of contact for those seeking support from the VP of Engineering and Operations Manager • Monitor and track tasks, deadlines, and key deliverables for leadership • Maintain electronic and physical filing systems to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval • Prepare and process expense reports • Assist with special assignments, administrative improvements, and cross-department initiatives • Support customer and vendor visits, ensuring a polished and professional experience • Keep the work area clean, organized, and safety-oriented The requirements of the Administrative Assistant are: • 2+ years Administrative support experience in a manufacturing setting - MUST • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Excellent organization and time-management abilities • High degree of professionalism and discretion with sensitive information • Ability to work independently and handle shifting priorities • Knowledge of travel-booking tools and expense-report systems is a plus • Strong accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to collaborate effectively and work well within a team • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration to the Administrative Assistant position!! #westaffjobs30 Job Requirements