Entry - level Administrative Office Assistant

General Job Description

Job Title: Entry - level Administrative Office Assistant
Location:Columbus, GA
Company:Southern Rewinding
Classification:Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Job Summary:

Southern Rewinding is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry - level Administrative Office Assistant to support daily administrative and operational functions within the shop and office. This role serves as a key point of coordination between customers, the shop floor, and office staff. The Shop Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate records, processing work orders, and delivering excellent customer service while ensuring efficient workflow and communication across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily administrative tasks including filing, data entry, record maintenance, copying, and document management
• Create, enter, and manage shop repair work orders for incoming jobs
• Write up and document incoming work accurately and efficiently
• Upload, organize, and maintain repair photos in designated folders
• Contact customers to obtain purchase orders, repair authorizations, and scheduling information
• Assist with job scheduling and coordination between departments
• Communicate with office staff, shop personnel, and management regarding customer service and job status
• Close out work orders upon job completion and ensure all documentation is accurate
• Maintain and update “Work in Progress” (WIP) files
• Provide administrative and customer service support as needed
• Promote a professional company image through prompt, courteous, and thorough customer interactions
• Support additional office functions such as shipping & receiving, time entry, and purchasing as needed
• Assist in drafting technical reports for supervisory review
• Follow established company procedures to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Previous administrative, clerical, or shop support experience preferred
• Strong data entry and typing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat required
• Familiarity with Sage 100 is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team

Work Environment

• Office setting within a shop/manufacturing environment
• Regular interaction with shop personnel and customers

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plan
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO & ...

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