Engineering Assistant

At Wayne Farms, our recipe for success begins with the highest-quality ingredients: our employees. Each one plays a critical role in creating our professional, collaborative environment and contributing to our success as the most technically advanced producers of superior poultry products. We are one of the world?s largest vertically integrated poultry producers with our corporate headquarters in Oakwood, GA (North of Atlanta) and locations throughout the Southeast. We continue to lead our industry in quality while consistently exceeding expectations by our commitment to being partners of choice with our employees, customers, and communities. Our growth is your opportunity.

[Primary Function]

Provide general administrative and technical support to the Director of Engineering, Environmental & Compliance Manager, and the Engineering Group.

[Responsibilities and Tasks]

-Manages and prioritizes information flow, i.e. calls, contacts, emails. Disseminates or relays information appropriately.
-Plans, prioritizes, and organizes diversified workload, recommends changes in office practices or procedures.
-Manages the calendar for the Director of Engineering and the Engineering team. Arranges travel, meetings, conference calls, and other events.
-Compiles and maintains capital projections including coding of project invoices to the proper asset numbers for cost tracking.
-Prepares documents for scanning into PDF files, emailing and certified mailing. Files documents using File Numbering System and enters electronic copies into a database.
-Prints AutoCAD drawings, Microsoft Visio, and other documents
-Creates PDF files of AutoCAD drawings
-Create and maintains drawing logs and certified mailing logs.
-Prepares and binds project/specification manuals, bid lists, and contractor bid packages.
-Prepares meeting agendas; takes meeting notes, follows up on agreed-upon action items.
-Responsible for maintaining the appropriate filing system for Engineering-related documentation.
-Manages and orders department supplies.
-Other administrative duties as required.

[Minimum Skill Levels and Work Experience]

-Associate?s degree in Business, Communications, or other relevant discipline and 2 to 4 years relevant experience in an administrative support role OR High School diploma or equivalent and 4+ years relevant experience.
-Strong business acumen
-Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities. The ability to change work direction within shifting priorities.
-Strong independence and high initiative in judgment and problem solving.
-High level of judgment in handling time sensitive and confidential information.
-Demonstrated strong skills in planning, organization and follow-through.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-High level of interpersonal skills.
-Skilled in use of PC, Microsoft applications, Lotus Notes and other in-house applications. Ability to learn and utilize new software productivity tools is required.

[Preferred Skill Levels and Work Experience]

-Experience using basic AutoCAD functions is highly desired.

We seek to hire professionals who add value each day; guide their decisions legally, ethically, and in line with company policy. In return, Wayne Farms is committed to enhancing our employees? quality of life by delivering a great work environment, competitive pay, professional development, and an industry leading benefits package including: medical and dental insurance, employer-matched 401(k), disability income protection, life insurance, flex spending accounts, retirement plan, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.

If you're interested in this opportunity to join a growing and prosperous company, please apply online today!

EOE D/V/M/F

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