Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant

Date Posted: 09 February 2026

Industry: Food & Beverage / Administrative Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: At least 4 years of professional administrative support experience

Qualification: High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree or equivalent with some related specialized coursework preferred

Salary: $22.40 – $33.65

Location: Kent, WA, United States

Company: Sysco

Description:
Sysco is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to our executive leadership team and assigned department leaders at the Kent, WA location. This role is ideal for highly organized professionals who thrive in a dynamic office environment and are committed to ensuring smooth operations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, and proofread communications, documents, spreadsheets, and presentation materials from rough drafts, notes, or a variety of letters, memos, reports, and technical forms, including handling confidential information.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal contacts across the Seattle site and Pacific Northwest Region team, as well as with suppliers and customers.
• Support assigned leaders by coordinating office services, budget preparation, housekeeping, records control, and special management studies.
• Schedule and organize conferences, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior staff.
• Record minutes of meetings and compose summaries to maintain accurate records of discussions and decisions.
• Screen and manage incoming correspondence daily, identifying critical issues and prioritizing responses.
• Utilize MS Outlook and Teams to manage calendars, schedule activities, and coordinate meeting room usage.
• Assist the team with copying, filing, communications, and internet research requests.
• Process invoices and expense reports for payment.
• Generate and maintain organized tracking and filing systems to ensure information is current and accessible.
• Anticipate needs and complete special projects as assigned by senior staff.
• Perform additional support duties as required, including working off-hours or weekends for special events.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years providing professional administrative support in a formal office environment.

Certificates:

• Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) certification preferred but not required.

Professional Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional planning, prioritization, and follow-up capabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong word-processing skills (50–60 WPM) and accurate business writing and proofreading skills.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands/fingers for computer and phone use.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Noise level typically moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

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