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About Oterra

Oterra, an EQT portfolio company, is the largest provider of naturally sourced colors worldwide. Since our first color launch in 1876, we’ve utilized the power of nature’s true colors and championed that natural is best.

We have an unrivalled expertise in colors for food, beverage, dietary supplements and pet food, and help manufacturers bring appealing products to consumers around the world. We empower our partners to meet the demand for safe, sustainable and natural food on our journey together towards natural. Every day over 400 million people eat or drink a product with our colors in it.

At Oterra we are on an exciting growth journey where no two days are alike. We are a dedicated team of professionals around the world united in our belief that nature got it right the first time and that no one knows natural colors like us.

Our headquarters is in Hoersholm, Denmark, and we have production sites in Europe, Latin America, India, and the US and close to 1,500 team members in 29 countries worldwide, serving 120 markets globally. Join us on our journey together towards natural.

Office Assistant – Mount Pleasant, WI (Part-time 32 hours per week)

Do you want to help improve food and health around the world?

At Oterra, food and health are at the heart of everything we do and every day over 400 million people eat a product with our colors in it. We believe that nature got it right the first time and as a leading manufacturer of colors from natural sources, we are here to make a difference for healthy living and sustainable agriculture. We need the brightest and most passionate people on board to succeed. Want to join us?

The Team For You To Join

Team Oterra is characterized by having a culture where we all chip in when and where it is needed, have a flat structure but high standards, enjoy a good laugh and a pragmatic and operational approach to driving the operations and business growth globally. We love to learn and genuinely find our purpose and passion in continuously improving our organization.

What would your role look like?

As the Office Assistant the main responsibilities will include providing administrative support to the team at the Mount Pleasant site:

• Receive and process mail and all incoming deliveries.
• Supporting functional leaders with day-to-day tasks and projects.
• Assists with catering, travel accommodations, internal and external meeting, and corporate events.
• Prepare and process correspondence, reports, meeting agendas and minutes.
• Responsible for greeting visitors and delivering exceptional customer service assistance.
• Manage office supply inventory.
• This is a newly created position. Duties and responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• These characteristics are normally acquired through a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 6 months of related experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and strong attention to detail are required.
• Must act with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) programs.

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable and in an office setting Lighting, temperature and noise levels are adequate. Generally sedentary work, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of work time. On-call work may be required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, keyboard and occasionally lift up to 10 lbs. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

What we offer you?

We offer you a great place to work, with the opportunity to be part of a high growth, high pace and ambitious company. We are a global organization committed to support our business and our customers.

About Oterra

Oterra, an EQT portfolio company, is the largest provider of naturally sourced colors worldwide. Since our first color launch in 1876, we’ve utilized the power of nature’s true colors and championed that natural is best.

We have an unrivalled expertise in colors for food, beverage, dietary supplements and pet food, and help manufacturers bring appealing products to consumers around the world. We empower our partners to meet the demand for safe, sustainable and natural food on our journey together towards natural. Every day over 400 million people eat or drink a product with our colors in it.

At Oterra we are on an exciting growth journey where no two days are alike. We are a dedicated team of professionals around the world united in our belief that nature got it right the first time and that no one knows natural colors like us.

Benefits

Our headquarters is in Hoersholm, Denmark, and we have production sites in Europe, Latin America, India, and the US and close to 1,500 team members in 29 countries worldwide, serving 120 markets globally. Join us on our journey together towards natural.

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan