Administrative Assistant

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

The Administrative Assistant aids in the completion of all plant office work required to keep accurate information flowing between the plant and Corporate Office.

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

• →Inputs daily receipts for incoming raw materials in Excel and Oracle system. Responsible for input and printing of plant daily/weekly reports which includes but not limited to grease routing, raw materials, fleet, inventory, pricing and sales.
• →Customer service duties, to include handling customer inquiries about service and updating Customer accounts.
• →Assist in typing correspondence, data entry, faxing and copying.
• →Responsible for answering phone and taking message as necessary.
• →Back up to Office Manager and Accounting Clerk duties.
• →All other duties as assigned by management.

• An Associate's Degree, or equivalent practical experience (typically 2+ years in an administrative role).
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Exceptional organization and time-management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate records.

• Associates Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Experience with Oracle or a similar ERP system.
• Communicates clearly in verbal and written form.
• Excellent math skills.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

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Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold

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Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment

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Frequently = 21% to 50%

Constantly = at least 51%

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No special vision requirements

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Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

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Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)

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Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

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Depth perception

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Ability to adjust focus

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Pass a pre-employement drug screen and background check