Administrative Assistant I

Ryder
Joliet, IL

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Job Description :

We are immediately hiring an Administrative Assistant I in Joliet, IL for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team.

  • Pay Type: Hourly
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour based on experience
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company.

Here are a few of the many benefits when working with us:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
  • 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
  • Discounted employee stock purchase options
  • Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
  • All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
  • Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Summary

The Administrative Assistant I will handle a variety of tasks including administrative support to department staff.

Essential Functions

  • Answers phone, takes messages, answers routine inquiries, schedules appointments, meetings and keeps manager's calendar
  • Resolves routine issues in absence of manager. Coordinates special projects and analysis for manager.
  • Maintains budget and/or expense reports. Makes recommendations on and prepares budget and manager expense reports
  • Develops reports and presentations
  • Compiles, researches and tabulates data and may perform some analysis
  • Acts as interface with internal or external customers
  • Sorts, open and distributes mail.
  • Makes travel arrangements
  • Types, designs correspondence, memos, tables or graphs
  • Maintains files for the department

Additional Responsibilities

  • May periodically assist in training and checking the work of lower level employees
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

  • Performs work independently with minimal supervision. Work can generally be completed without established procedures. Must have demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks under own initiative, Required
  • Applies advanced skills in area of specialization, Required
  • Ability to maintain confidential information., Required
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)., Required
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team., Required
  • Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills., Required
  • Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment., Required
  • Excellent organizational skills. Ability to prioritize, Required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have good writing composition skills, Required

Qualifications

  • H.S. Diploma/GED, Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field, Preferred
  • Three (3) years to Five (5) years or more in advanced administrative positions, Required
  • Requires strong knowledge or specialized training and a comprehensive understanding of general aspects of the functional area. Must be able to apply knowledge and skills to varied situations Advanced, Required
  • PC skills to include MS Office (Word, Excel) Advanced, Required
  • Prior knowledge of company procedures and policies Advanced, Required

Travel

  • No

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Job Category: Administrative Services

Compensation Information :

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type :

Hourly

Minimum Pay Range:

22.00

Maximum Pay Range:

22.00

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note :

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants:

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through .

Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [email protected] or 800-793-3754.

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Posted 2026-04-15

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