Post Job

Assistant job description

Updated March 14, 2024
7 min read

Assistants are in charge of accomplishing a variety of activities for their immediate superior to alleviate the effort needed to accomplish tasks for the company. They may have to handle schedules, carry out administrative or clerical activities, or liaise with other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Find Better Candidates in Less Time
Post a job on Zippia and take the best from over 7 million monthly job seekers.

Example assistant requirements on a job description

Assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in assistant job postings.
Sample assistant requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • At least 1-2 years of relevant experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to multitask
Sample required assistant soft skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate a professional demeanor
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility in adapting to changing demands

Assistant job description example 1

CVS Health assistant job description

Are you looking for a career with purpose and growth? We are seeking someone to work full time from Monday through Friday onsite in our Back End Pharmacy in Lenexa, KS. As a Warehouse Assistant for the Back End Pharmacy you have an opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a patient within specialty pharmacy, the fastest growing part of the pharmacy industry. In this role you will partner closely with the Operations Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to coordinate, assemble and package customer orders for shipment. You will also assist with stocking supplies and other tasks associated with the department. With opportunity for growth, this is a great position to transition into if you enjoy being on your feet and working in a team oriented environment. In order to be successful and enjoy the activity of this role, you will need to be able to lift 50lbs or more, stand, walk, lift, reach, twist, turn, bend, stop and walk for up to ten hours daily. The schedule for this role will require you to be flexible starting anytime from 9am to 11am. You will need to close twice a week (11am - 7:30pm) with rotating Fridays.Based on experience and education, new hires in this position are expected to start between $16.00/hr- $17.50/hr.We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision insurance as well as a wide-ranging list of supplemental benefits and discount programs. In addition to sixteen paid days off for employees, we also offer ten paid holidays.
Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum: 16.00

Maximum: 25.00

Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ months of general work experience. • Must be able to lift 50-70 pounds. • Must be able to stand, walk and lift for up to ten hours daily. • Ability to reach, twist, turn, bend, stoop and walk.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse related position.#SBE_Pwa

Education

• Verifiable high school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.

Business Overview

Bring your heart to CVS HealthEvery one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable. We strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging every day. CVS Health is an affirmative action employer, and is an equal opportunity employer, as are the physician-owned businesses for which CVS Health provides management services. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
jobs
Post A Job For Free, Promote It For A Fee

Assistant job description example 2

RRD assistant job description

Who we are...

For more than 150 years RRD has kept up on the latest trends in printing. Statements, notices and other business-critical communications are often the brand communications that customers interact with most frequently, so they better meet the elevated expectations of today's discerning, omnichannel customer. We help companies optimize these programs by tailoring brand-consistent, interactive solutions that don't just inform, but engage.

When and where have you seen RRD?

We are there with you, every day. From the utility bill you receive in the mail to the credit card statement that is emailed to you. Maybe it is a packing slip, window label, retail marketing label, price sticker in the store or that product ID label on the plumber's putty you used on your last DIY project. Our employees are working hard to manufacture quality products that touch consumers across the globe and enable our customers to effectively communicate with their audience every single day.

Our employees are recognized for their skills, abilities, and career growth. Our average tenure in Thurmont is over 10 years, with many employees celebrating 30+ years of service. RRD is a company that can offer not just a job, but a career.

At RRD we also offer a competitive salary and shift differential pay for working off shifts. We offer a climate controlled and secure environment following all Covid-19 protocols to keep our employees safe.

We are seeking Inserter Assistants to join our team

Operate machines that insert printed matter, such as letters or booklets into folders or envelops. Set up and adjust the machine to operate efficiently. Oversee output and make adjustments as necessary.

Requires familiarity with routine operating procedures of equipment which can be set up and operated following a few step by step instructions and the skill to operate the equipment. Requires skill to perform minor clerical tasks incidental to the operation of the equipment (e.g., maintain machine operating and maintenance records, write new identification labels for computer tapes, etc.), and skill to perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating the equipment. Ability to identify if improper machine operation and make basic adjustments.

Required SkillsRequired Experience

+ Must have excellent attention to detail

+ Mechanical and mathematical skills are necessary

+ Must be willing to work overtime as required and handle stress well

+ Must be able to lift 20 lbs

+ Must be able to stand for long periods of time

2nd and 3rd shift positions are available

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer
jobs
Dealing With Hard-To-Fill Positions? Let Us Help.

Assistant job description example 3

CROSSMARK assistant job description

1

$600 Hiring Bonus

CROSSMARK is seeking enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our growing team. As part of our family, you'll support many of our well-known clients within Walmart. We'll get you up to speed and working quickly with our online training and learning materials. Individuals will work independently and as part of a great team!

Perks:

  • $600 Hiring Bonus, earn additional $$$ as you work.
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program!
  • Competitive weekly pay and mileage reimbursement.
  • Flexible scheduling, stable and reliable weekly hours.
  • Growth potential, field, corporate, and leadership opportunities.
  • Start immediately, online training materials to get you up to speed quickly.
  • Health, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, and 401K for those who qualify.
  • Pay starting at $16.50/hr based on experience.

  • Work with your favorite in-store, nationally recognized products.
  • Build and nourish professional relationships with Store Management and Associates.
  • Merchandising, resetting, and stocking sections of the store according to the plan-o-gram.

Click here to watch a quick video showing a day in the life:


  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be available to work between 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday (Tuesdays are required).
  • Daily access to a mobile device and Internet.
  • Must be able to lift 25lbs up to 60lbs consistently.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

We're continuing to provide merchandising services to our clients though the pandemic. We play a vital role in keeping essential products and customer favorites readily available. CROSSMARK complies with local and federal regulations and takes precautionary measures to keep our employees and retail partners safe and healthy.#INDCMK

jobs
Start Connecting With Qualified Job Seekers

Resources for employers posting assistant jobs

Average Cost Of Hiring
Recruitment Statistics
How To Write A Job Description
Examples Of Work Conditions

Assistant job description FAQs

Ready To Start Hiring?

Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.