ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success: 

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family. 

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to join our business. The Administrative Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the assigned department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!

• Communicates with sales/customers to determine driver needs and schedules and notifies drivers of assignments; enters assignment data in computer database.
• Daily routing and route compliance of deliveries and pick-ups.
• Assign and direct drivers each day, maintain fleet equipment maintenance.
• Must negotiate rates, build new carriers contacts with contract carriers and insure their equipment meets DOT standards.
• Set up and coordinate all hot shots
• Maintain equipment maintenance/registration and internal driver qualification files
• Provide administrative support to Partners and to the management team
• Help ensure the efficient operation of the team
• Coordinate travel and meeting arrangements
• Provide word processing and other document preparation
• Assist with special projects and other general office tasks, as needed
• Exercise independent judgment in making day-to-day decisions
• Prepares correspondences, including letters and memos for internal and external use
• Prepares monthly reports including gathering necessary data and making copies for distribution
• Maintains proper filing systems
• Responsible for the workflow of a specific departmental function
• Initiates action items from manager's meeting notes and distribute
• Assists manager with special projects as requested
• Aids clients, vendors, and subcontractor as necessary

• At least 1-2 years of Front Office Receptionist/Admin experience in a professional business office
• High school Diploma
• Some college preferred
• Microsoft Office knowledge
• Experience working in a busy fast paced environment
• Naturally attentive to details
• Highly organized
• Great communication skills