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Darling Ingredients is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team! Are you ready to take your administrative career to the next level with a stable worldwide company? This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, including, medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, vacation time, holiday pay and more. If this sounds like the right administrative opportunity for you, apply today!

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant aids in the completion of all plant office work required to keep accurate information. They manage the daily operations of the front office answering telephones, redirecting calls, taking messages, greeting visitors, sending and receiving faxes and completing reports. Assist managers with record-keeping, professional memo and letter writing.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Assists in typing correspondence, faxing and copying.
• Distributes all incoming mail; manages outgoing mail.
• Responsible for answering phone and taking messages as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned by management.
• Monitors all traffic through office.

Minimum Qualifications

• About GLS:

General Logistics Systems is an established provider of time-critical package and freight shipping solutions that has been operating in more than 40 countries across Europe for over 30 years, generating annual revenue totaling well above $4 billion.

We've taken our unique but proven business model stateside, where we intend to shake up the market with a truly combined express parcel, premier less-than-truckload (LTL), dedicated and freight brokerage offering that's faster and more flexible than our competitors'.

We passionately believe that our success depends on our customers' success, which informs the 'why' and 'how' of everything we do. At this pivotal stage in our growth journey, we are looking for like-minded individuals to help us build a new kind of logistics company...one that makes customers' lives easier and plays an active role in their achievements.

Does this sound like you? If so, please apply to join GLS-US and keep an eye out for future openings as we expand!

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues and perform preventative maintenance
• Collect and verify delivery instructions
• Report defects, accidents or violations
• Document and log work/rest periods and miles spent driving and retain fuel/toll receipts
• Input "macros" into our automated system for each stage of the loading and unloading process
• Comply with truck driving rules and regulations (size, weight, route designations, parking and break periods) as well as with company policies and procedures
• Transport finished goods and raw materials over land to and from manufacturing plants or retail and distribution centers
• Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions
• Plan routes and meet delivery schedules

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Hazmat and Doubles/Triples Endorsements preferred
• Must be able to successfully pass drug/physical and background screening
• Must have 1 year experience
• All applicants must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Valid CDL Class A Driver License with a clean 5-year DMV record, must provide K4
• No Restrictions preferred
• Physical requirements; while performing the duties of the job is to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, carry and manipulate large and heavy items.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of applicable truck driving rules and regulations
• Hands on experience with electronic equipment and software (GPS, AVL units, CB etc)
• Valid truck driving license
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (traffic, weather conditions etc)
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly

This Job Is

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

EEO Commitment

GLS US Freight Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply to at GLS and we strive to select the best qualified applicant for each position in our organization. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. GLS complies with all laws and regulations relating to employment discrimination and is always committed to doing what's right.

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