Job Description

YOUR ROLE SUMMARY:

The Office Assistant/Customer Service role is responsible for handling clerical tasks in the office. (S)he will be handling incoming phone calls and other communications, managing files, updating paperwork and other documents, processing shipping, entering orders into QuickBooks and performing other general office duties.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Handling incoming calls and other communications

· Managing filing system

· Updating paperwork, maintaining documents, and word processing

· Helping organize and maintain office common areas

· Process shipping documentation

· Entering sales orders into QuickBooks

· Coordinating events as necessary

· Assist in maintaining supply inventory and office equipment

· Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Experience with QuickBooks

· Experience with MS Office suit

· Ability to write clearly and be proficient with word processing applications

· Excellent communication skills

· Prior experience as office assistant

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENT:

· Remaining in a seated position for prolonged period of time

· Able to see, read and write

· Infrequently lifting up to 25lbs.

· Keyboarding: Frequently entering text or data into a computer by means of a traditional keyboard

· Gross Manipulation: Frequently seizing, holding, grasping, or otherwise working with the hands (E.G. filing)

· Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to internal and external clients and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

· Hearing: Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g. alarms)

o In person speech

o Telephone

· Near Visual Acuity: Ability to use computers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Potential exposure to fumes and airborne particles

· Potential exposure to chemicals and chemical fumes

· Potential exposure to moving mechanical parts and industrial vehicles

Canlak Coatings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Canlak Coatings does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Company Description

National Paint Industries, Inc. and PoloPlaz, which both operated as a subsidiary of Valentus Specialty Chemicals, Inc., are now a part of Canlak Coatings. The combined companies offer a comprehensive portfolio of wood coatings to serve the sports, commercial and residential flooring, cabinet and furniture manufacturing sectors. Canlak Coatings headquarters are based in North Brunswick, New Jersey.