WELCOME!

If you have a passion for excellent administrative support, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is a great opportunity to grow your professional skills and contribute to the smooth running of our operations.

About Us

We are a cargo handling and stevedoring firm, headquartered in Houston, Texas, operating from a secure 62-acre terminal. We offer an alternative labor source whose flexibility generates considerable cost savings to shippers of all cargo types.

Role Overview

The BIlingual Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing support in the performance of various administrative and clerical duties for the department assigned to. Assignments should be carried out under close direct supervision. To do this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering and directing phone calls/emergency calls, handling administrative requests, and queries from supervisors/senior managers.

• Organizing and scheduling appointments with vendors, planning internal and external meetings, and taking detailed minutes of meetings to include safety committee minutes. Scheduling compliance certification trainings for departmental needs.
• Manage digital recordkeeping of invoices, employee files, third party inspections, toolbox meetings, oversight of equipment inspection logs and employee intake logs.
• Assisting in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports for fire suppression, environmental, claims, audits, and facility responsibilities while maintaining an appropriate filing system.
• Providing general support to visitors and acting as the point of contact for internal and external vendors and state, local and federal officials.
• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all times.

• Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines.
• Support other departments, as needed.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in administrative area.

• Advanced communication skills in English (read, write and speak).
• Intermediate communication skills in Spanish (read, write and speak).
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and friendly in a business environment.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Suite – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Must possess strong organization and time management skills.

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and fellow employees.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.

Preferred

• Experience with the following: DOT, FRA, OSHA, USCG, CBP regulations, HAZMAT, Workers Comp., Ergonomics experience a plus

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Compensation & Schedule

We offer excellent benefits including:

401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match

Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)

Tuition & Certification Reimbursement

Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Salary: $760 per week

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with flexibility to work extra hours, holidays and weekends if needed.