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Administrative Assistant – Transportation

Nesco Resource, Coeymans, NY, United States


Administrative Assistant – Transportation Department
Location:

Ravena, NY (Fully Onsite) |

Pay:

$21–$26/hr |

Duration:

Temp-to-Hire |

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (flexibility required based on workload)

Join a growing manufacturer where your organization, accuracy, and administrative skills will directly support transportation logistics, environmental compliance, and daily operations. Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support a small, collaborative transportation team in a fast-paced plant environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys keeping things organized, managing documentation, and working closely with multiple departments to keep operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Do:

Prepare customer and shipment documentation including bills of lading, manifests, logs, addendums, and related paperwork

Perform high-volume data entry with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Coordinate with drivers, plant staff, technicians, and leadership regarding pickups and daily transportation activity

Contact customers to schedule pickups and confirm shipment details

Maintain and update electronic records for truckloads, pickups, and transportation activity

Scan, file, and organize critical documentation

Assist with front desk coverage, phone support, and truck scale operations as needed

Support compliance initiatives tied to environmental, health, and safety standards

What We’re Looking For:

2+ years of Administrative Assistant or office support experience

Strong compliance mindset with the ability to follow procedures carefully

Excellent organizational, note-taking, and time management skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow within the role

Proactive, dependable, and motivated work style

Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word required; PowerPoint a plus)

Preferred Backgrounds:

Transportation / DOT administration

Insurance documentation

Lab or regulated environments

Heavy data entry and document control roles

Education:

Associate’s degree preferred

High school diploma accepted with relevant experience

Why This Opportunity?

Temp-to-hire with long-term potential

Stable weekday schedule

Opportunity to join an important industry focused on sustainability and recycling

Hands‑on role with variety and growth potential

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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