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$ 58160 - 77546
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About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Bedford Park IL
Workplace Type: Onsite
Ingredion has an opportunity for an Office Assistant at our Bedford Park Idea Lab. This position provides diverse functions of administrative support at the facility as well as providing assistance to the Senior manager Customer Solutions & Product Innovation Industrial. Additionally you will provide site administrative support for Food Texture & Healthful Solutions and Beauty & Home Care. Position will report to the Senior Manager Customer Solutions & Product Innovation Industrial
What you will do:
- Facilitator for Bedford Park Idea Lab safety. Brief all visitors with safety overview upon arrival. Maintain log of all visitors and contractors.
- Maintain supplies for the Idea Lab facilities and laboratories
- Utilize SAP to track and provide update on budget expenditures product inventory QC lab data etc. for Ingredion products. Review invoices using Esker software allocating costs to appropriate G/L accounts and cost centers.
- Support for customer specific projects for transfer of industrial equipment which are owned and maintained by Ingredion.
- Leading and executing Ingredion sampling program at the Lab. Need to liaison with Bridgewater sampling team as needed.
- Maintain working relationships with Argo plant to support operation of the Idea Lab.
- Lead role in operating and maintaining the Lab.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with the Idea Lab Westchester headquarters and Argo plant that will help facilitate effective communication of business-related information.
- Manage the planning and coordination of Idea Lab events and department coordination of internal and external community activities.
- Organize and maintain vendor files as needed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Manage incoming calls appropriately by knowledge of the business and understanding of the organization.
- Maintaining a clean and inviting atmosphere for the reception area.
- Support the Director Customer Solutions & Product Innovation Industrial as needed.
- Coordinate logistics schedules meeting participation and reservations for all internal and external meeting/conference related activities for the department.
- Prepare format proofread edit and/or type various correspondence reports and technical information.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and ensure security for documents information and projects.
What you will bring:
- Prior administrative experience (three year minimum) with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment and handle administrative duties independently.
- Associates degree or Bachelors degree preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear focused and concise manner.
- Proficient proofreading and editing skills.
- SAP experience preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft software (i.e. Word Excel and Power Point). Ability to learn new computer software and skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks work and coordinate multiple projects/assignments simultaneously
- Demonstrate a strong attention to detail with excellent organization skills.
- Experience handling confidential information and correspondence.
Who you are:
- Can collaborate with all levels within an organization and have a willingness to participate independently and as a team member.
- Are results oriented customer focused and a proven self-starter.
- Ability to prioritize and execute work appropriately.
Why Join Ingredion
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
- Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
- Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being
- Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
- Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally
- Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.
Relocation Available:
NoPay Range:
$58160.00-$77546.67 AnnualThis pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Incentive Compensation:
As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.
Employment Type
Full-Time
