Administrative Assistant

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative functions for Juneau plant and office. Including, but not limited to; greeting visitors, entering purchase orders, ordering uniforms, booking company events, leading plant involvement activities, and stocking breakrooms. This role offers the opportunity for a candidate to learn our processes and people and can be a gateway to build a career with the company.

What you’ll do:

• Greet and direct all visitors courteously and respectfully, answer phones, sign visitors into the facility and issue badges.
• Manage and order office and breakroom inventory/supplies.
• Lead Community and Plant Involvement tasks, including planning company events, booking locations, organizing meeting spaces, and ordering/setting up lunches.
• Handle a wide range of office administrative related tasks and assist Plant Manager in special projects.
• Prepare raw material packets for receiving (in Excel).
• Generate POs and file receivers & invoices, purging and moving them to storage at year end.
• Order and manage uniforms for new and current employees.
• Manage vending services.

What you'll bring:

• Intermediate or advanced in Microsoft Office programs (word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook) and willing to learn and upgrade knowledge to an advanced level.
• Excellent organizational, time management, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• An attitude of enjoying the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people.
• Ability to adhere to plant and safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices and be actively involved in identifying issues and resolving.
• Ability to grow into future roles and interest in taking next steps in career.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent

What you'll get:

• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities to include 401(k), stock purchase plans and more.
• The ability to build a career at an employer that is growing and invests in its people.
• An opportunity to collaborate on site full time with a terrific team.

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Global BioNutrients

Sensient Global BioNutrients provides a broad portfolio of consistent, innovative, and tailored nutrient solutions to meet your diverse application needs and deliver value through improved productivity, processing time and product performance.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.