Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $24.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) savings plan
Employee stock purchase options
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off
Paid major holidays
Paid Maternity Leave

Job Description

Ryder System, Inc., an established leader in the logistics and supply chain industry, is renowned for providing comprehensive transportation and supply chain management solutions. As a Fortune 500 company, Ryder serves some of the nation’s largest businesses and fast-growing startups, offering innovative services that streamline logistics operations and enhance efficiency. With a commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability, Ryder has fostered a workplace culture that encourages continuous growth, career advancement, and a supportive environment for military veterans, women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. The company’s reputation as a trusted logistics partner is built on decades of industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a dedication to customer satisfaction.

We are currently hiring an Administrative Assistant to join our Ryder E-Commerce team based in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time, hourly position pays $24 per hour and follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with weekly pay distribution. The Administrative Assistant role is vital in supporting Ryder’s e-commerce operation by driving organization and efficiency throughout daily administrative tasks. You will manage payroll systems, coordinate internal and external meetings, maintain crucial files, and ensure that all documents, reports, and presentations are completed accurately and timely. Supporting leadership by compiling data, updating tracking materials, and acting as a professional liaison between internal teams and external contacts are key functions of this role.

Success in this role requires multitasking abilities, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capability to support or guide team members as needed. The ideal candidate has experience in administrative support, preferably with exposure to warehouse or e-commerce operations and a background in customer-facing roles. Being part of Ryder's Ever Better Team means contributing to a company that values its employees and offers meaningful benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting at 30 days, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, discounted employee stock purchase options, employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, and travel, paid major holidays, paid time off within the first year, and up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.

At Ryder, the Administrative Assistant will not only perform essential administrative duties such as managing calendars, handling correspondence, maintaining files, and making travel arrangements but will also coordinate special projects, resolve routine issues in the absence of management, and contribute to budget preparation and expense reporting. You will be a key part of an organization that prioritizes professional growth and fosters a collaborative team environment where your skills and initiative are valued and rewarded. Working with Ryder means becoming part of a diverse and dynamic workforce committed to excellence and innovation in the logistics sector. If you have a high school diploma or GED, strong PC skills including MS Word and Excel, and three to five years of advanced administrative experience, we encourage you to apply to join this forward-thinking and supportive company that truly invests in its people.

Job Requirements

  • Education level of high school diploma or GED
  • Minimum three years of advanced administrative experience
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Effective multitasking and time management skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • H.S. diploma/GED
  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
  • Three to five years or more in advanced administrative positions
  • Strong knowledge or specialized training and a comprehensive understanding of general aspects of the functional area
  • PC skills to include MS Office (Word, Excel) advanced
  • Prior knowledge of company procedures and policies

Job Duties

  • Answers phone, takes messages, answers routine inquiries, schedules appointments, meetings and keeps manager's calendar
  • Resolves routine issues in absence of manager
  • Coordinates special projects and analysis for manager
  • Maintains budget and/or expense reports and makes recommendations
  • Develops reports and presentations
  • Compiles, researches and tabulates data and may perform some analysis
  • Acts as interface with internal or external customers
  • Sorts, opens and distributes mail
  • Makes travel arrangements
  • Types, designs correspondence, memos, tables or graphs
  • Maintains files for the department

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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