The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for all essential administrative functions of the business and is a key partner reporting directly to the Profit Center Manager. It is a challenging and busy role which includes daily and weekly tasks, as well as customer, salesperson and warehouse interaction. Our business model encourages and in fact demands teamwork, collaboration and communication.

Role Requirements:

- As a representative of the company, you must always exude our core values of honesty, integrity, hard work, continuous self-improvement, and one that thrives on empowerment.
- Solid computer and people skills are required.

Position Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate knowledge of the company’s products and services.
- Build relationships with core customers.
- Support the efforts of our Sales Representatives and General Manager.
- Enter work orders and sales orders as required.
- Confirm and invoice orders daily. Mail invoices, sort and file documentation.
- Process credit card payments, prepare and send daily credit card report.
- Enter Purchases Orders, confirm purchase receipts and prepare invoices for payment.
- Interact with vendors to confirm purchases and reconcile variances.
- Process credits and debits. Research discrepancies; submit key offs and adjustments as necessary.
- Prepare and validate daily inventory cycle counts.




- Analyze and submit freight invoices for payment. Research and dispute variances. Follow-up on claims.
- Assist credit representatives with customer account management.
- Other duties as required.

Essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:

- Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
- Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
- Team Work - Puts success of team above own interests.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
- Judgment - Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Advantages: We offer a competitive base salary, Profit Sharing, dental, medical and life insurance, RRSP with matching benefits, and more.

📌 Administrative Assistant - Laird Plastics (Brampton)
🏢 Laird Plastics
📍 Brampton