Administrative Assistant

Every day, Braskem’s 8,000 team members work to improve people’s lives through sustainable solutions in chemistry and plastics. In alignment with our commitment to a circular economy, we focus our global sustainable strategy on three key areas: sustainable processes to reduce waste, an innovative product portfolio, and solutions to support our clients and communities.

We pride ourselves on a culture that promotes diversity and inclusivity (D&I), encouraging its team members to be who they are, following the motto: “You are free to be you.” This mindset adds value to the organization by unlocking untapped potential. Braskem promotes collaborative behaviors that encourage new ideas and different perspectives. As a global organization, Braskem offers competitive employee benefits such as parental leave and educational reimbursement. We strongly encourage people from all different backgrounds and experiences, of all races and ethnicities, abilities, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a new operation in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Travel Involved: 0%

Job Type: Contract // Onsite

Description:

The candidate will enjoy a fast-paced, ever-changing work scope that requires independent thinking, problem-solving, and a high degree of flexibility. The candidate must also be able to work in a collaborative, innovative, and positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support corporate office operations as the frontline person.
• Providing support to ensure all areas of safety requirements.
• Focal person to order supplies and maintain badging and building services.
• Providing assistance for inputting receiving documentation to the SAP computer system for all types of materials shipped in and out of the facility.
• Support meeting lunches, trainings, and corporate catering events.
• Track and manage contractor janitorial services for the facilities.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Products.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to operate independently and to take the initiative in accomplishing job responsibilities.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interface well with a wide variety of people.
• Positive attitude with an open-minded approach to learning.
• Due to the nature of the confidential information, you must demonstrate complete discretion and maturity.
• Professional work ethic with the ability to have fun at work.

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A two-year Technical or Associates Degree in office studies, business management, or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship.
• Tact, diplomacy, and an ability to recognize and protect confidential information.

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.