Administrative Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Temp-to-Hire Opportunity • Trucking & Transportation Industry

Our client, a well-established trucking and transportation company serving the Greater Sacramento region and beyond, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily operations on a temp-to-hire basis.

This role blends general office administration with high-impact customer service in a fast-paced logistics environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy variety, thrive on helping customers and drivers, and have the opportunity to convert to a permanent position based on strong performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service by answering incoming calls, responding to emails, and assisting walk-in customers, drivers, and vendors with shipment status updates, delivery ETAs, billing questions, and service issues.
• Perform general administrative tasks including data entry, document scanning/filing, and maintaining organized electronic and paper records for shipping documents, driver files, invoices, and correspondence.
• Support dispatch and operations by scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, tracking basic shipment progress, and helping maintain smooth daily workflow between drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and accounts receivable follow-up; prepare simple reports and reconcile basic paperwork as needed.
• Prepare, proofread, and distribute professional correspondence, internal memos, and client communications.
• Manage office supply inventory, place orders, and ensure the front office/reception area remains organized and welcoming.
• Greet visitors professionally and direct them appropriately; provide relief coverage for reception as needed.
• Collaborate closely with dispatch, safety, sales, and management teams to support overall transportation operations and customer satisfaction goals.
• Handle other general administrative and customer service duties as assigned in this dynamic, essential-industry office environment.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or some college coursework preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of administrative assistant, office support, or customer service experience (transportation, logistics, warehousing, or similar industry experience is a strong plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook); comfortable with data entry and basic spreadsheet work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a genuine customer-first attitude and professional demeanor.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work on-site full-time in the Greater Sacramento area.

Compensation

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