Office Administrator

Paris, ON

$20-$24/hour

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role

Our client is a manufacturing organization specializing in plastic products produced through rotational molding, serving a diverse customer base across multiple industries. They are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Office Administrator to support daily operations across administration, customer service, accounting support, inventory coordination, and internal reporting.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, cross-training, and contributing to the smooth operation and long-term success of a manufacturing environment.

Advantages

• $20-$24 an hour based on experience to start
• Full-time, permanent opportunity with a stable and growing organization
• Monday to Friday schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40-hour work week)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with hands-on training
• Opportunity to gain exposure to multiple business functions
• Cross-training provided across administration, accounting support, inventory, and operations
• Long-term growth potential as responsibilities expand over time

Please note: After meeting with our recruiters, shortlisted candidates may be asked to record a short video answering five questions as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across daily office operations
• Assist with procurement and supplier relations, with ongoing cross-training
• Support customer service and account management by directing incoming emails and phone calls and becoming familiar with client information
• Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, with hands-on training provided (basic, repetitive tasks)
• Assist with inside sales activities as needed over time
• Support media, branding, website updates, and graphic design initiatives on a collaborative basis
• Collect, record, and assist with tracking KPIs, reporting, and data analysis
• Assist with inventory management and system controls using Sage 50 and RotoEdge (training provided)
• Support shipping and receiving documentation and general logistics paperwork
• Maintain organized records, documentation, and electronic filing systems
• Assist with HR coordination, including training materials and documentation
• Provide support with budgeting, pricing, and financial forecasting activities as needed
• Participate in strategic planning and business development initiatives over time
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous experience in an office administration, administrative, or coordinator role
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with Sage 50 or ERP systems is an asset
• Willingness to learn new systems and take on cross-functional responsibilities
• Professional, dependable, and collaborative team player
• Experience supporting accounting, customer service, inventory, or operations is considered an asset

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