Location: Portland, IN
Working Environment: Onsite
NPK International Inc. (NYSE: NPKI) is the only site access solutions partner to manufacture and rent industry-leading sustainable composite matting, along with a full suite of services including planning, logistics, and remediation — so you can protect your people, the environment, and your bottom line.
Job Summary:
The Department Assistant provides basic administrative and organizational support within a location or functional area. Responsible for performing tasks such as answering phones and emails, managing calendars and schedules, maintaining files and databases, ordering office supplies, and coordinating meetings and travel. This role is crucial for ensuring a department runs smoothly by assisting staff with daily operations, handling correspondence, preparing reports, and managing basic bookkeeping and data entry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages schedules, calendars, travel and completes expense reports for assigned area
- Handles correspondence (phone calls, emails, mail) for location or assigned area
- Maintains filing systems and database
- Prepares documents and reports
- Orders and manages office supplies
- Greets visitors
- Assists other team members with daily operational tasks
Education and Experience Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or educational equivalent
- Experience: No Experience Required, 1 year administrative experience preferred
- Microsoft experience preferred
Additional Details:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits eligible day 1 of hire
- Employee 401(k) and employer contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
WHY JOIN NPK?
One of NPK's Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality, and that commitment starts with YOU! NPK is where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at NPK, we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the best talent while providing an environment where our employees can grow professionally and personally.
WHAT WE VALUE
At NPK, our values, safety, integrity, accountability, respect, and excellence are more than words—they are non-negotiable fundamentals that define what is important to us. They are the foundation for our purpose.
Our purpose encapsulates how our values work together to drive our decision-making, actions, and behaviors. They help us create meaningful relationships with each other, our clients, and partners. Every day, we strive to live these values and fulfill our purpose, building a culture that reflects who we are and where we’re headed.
P - People Focused - First in every action
U - United - Different voices make us stronger together
R- Reliable - Unwavering in our quality and service
P- Passionate - Energy and excitement is our fuel
O- Optimistic - Any moment is a chance to shine
S - Sincere - Authenticity starts with vulnerability
E - Enterprising - Agility is the key to opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. NPK and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. NPK International Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Manager, HR Governance & Compliance at HRcompliance@npki.com.