Site Administrative Assistant

At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry. Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey! Summary Supports the daily administrative operations of the plant by serving as the primary front office contact for employees, visitors, vendors, and customers.

Coordinates office activities, manages supplies and equipment, processes orders and documentation, schedules deliveries and shipments, plans employee and plant events, and provides administrative support to site leadership and Human Resources. Maintains a professional, organized, and efficient work environment while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and food safety standards.

Acts as a key resource for plant communication, employee support, and general office operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ordering and stocking supplies and equipment for the plant
• Process and reconcile work orders and raw material orders
• Receiving and distribution of packages
• Scheduling deliveries and shipments
• Plan and coordinate plant events
• Issue and control access to security badges for plant access
• Answer phones and direct calls
• Act as front office receptionist and greet persons entering the plant
• Attend staff and department meetings
• Actively participate on EOE Teams that improve workplace safety, reduce waste and improve factory efficiencies
• May be required to work overtime if deemed necessary with occasional weekend work.
• Lead new hire orientation, safety orientation, and plant safety recertification
• Assist the Human Resources department on an as needed basis
• Monitor and maintain office equipment and schedule maintenance as needed
• Assist with troubleshooting the JD Edwards system and act as facility JDE Super-user
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Report any and all injuries to your supervisor or manager at the time of injury
• Complete all required training in a timely manner
• Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA) Qualifications, Skills, Education and/or Experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• HIPAA training within the first 3 months
• Understanding of basic Human Resources principles
• Receptionist experience preferred
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
• Ability to calculate using fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Intermediate computer skills including e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Experience with JD Edwards software preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented nature Benefits
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term/Long term disability
• Volunteer time off (VTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet insurance