About Benson Hill Benson Hill empowers innovators to develop more healthy, tasty and sustainable food by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. Benson Hill's CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process. This platform allows for cost-effective and more efficient ways for companies to analyze and make improvements in plant genetics. Benson Hill brings a unique and holistic approach to our product and platform development, as we span a broader workflow involving trait and seed development, genome editing, and breeding all the way to creating better ingredients and varieties that tap a strong consumer demand for more flavorful and nutritious fruits and vegetables. More information can be found online atwww.bensonhill.com. Follow us on Twitter at@BensonHillInc.
Our Purpose and Core Values
Our Core Values are a set of common principles we share that are fundamental to our company's identity.
Be Bold! We redefine boundaries by providing new solutions to difficult problems. Together we are driven to transform the future and will not allow the fear of failure to prevent us from innovating. We voice our opinions, embrace change, and challenge each other to think creatively.
Be Inspired! We have purpose in our work-we are curious, engaged, and have fun. We maintain an active learning mindset and are motivated by diverse people and thoughts. We are energized by all innovators and together we aim to make an impact and contribute to building a better world.
Be Real! We understand who we are, what we want to achieve, and what it takes to get there. We hold each other accountable through timely, candid, and well-intentioned feedback. Together we engage in honest communication and healthy debate that leads to success through true alignment.
Department Overview
The Facilities and Administration Department is responsible for providing administrative and logistical assistance to all departments of the organization. It is comprised of facilities management and administrative support. Administrative work can encompass a wide variety of duties. This support includes general office management duties such as calendar/meeting management, supporting department leaders, and high level of presentation preparation. Facilities Management is responsible for assuring the effective functioning of a facility to provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services, and processes to meet the needs of the company.
You Will:
(Essential Duties and Responsibilities)
Support the Plant Manager
Help coordinate schedules and timecards for employees
Receive invoices and prepare purchase orders
Input data into spreadsheets and prepare reports for distribution
Assist with HR related duties such as, but not limited to: Onboarding for new hires, assist with scheduling on-site candidate interviews, attend local job fairs, help employees enroll in yearly benefits
Answering phones and greeting visitors warmly, and make sure they are comfortable
Ensuring the reception area, kitchens and conference rooms are tidy and reserved when needed
Ordering lunches, coffee and catering for office meetings
Sorting and distributing incoming mail and shipments
Preparing outgoing mail (envelopes, packages, etc.)
Maintain office supply and break room inventory
You Have:
(Competencies and Qualifications)
Education
HS/GED
Experience
+4 years relevant experience preferred
Prior experience in an office or clerical setting required
Prior experience in supporting HR duties is a plus
Experience working in a plant environment is a plus
Software/Skillset
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office
Outstanding communication skills
Great organizational and multitasking abilities
Other
Attention to detail
Strong Customer Focus
Collaborative
Ability to focus and work independently with little direction
Adapting to a rapidly changing environment and business needs
Being proactive and taking initiative without being asked
Working autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team
Providing top-notch candidate and employee experiences
Multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment
Maintaining a high level of confidentiality
We have a Total Rewards Package at Benson Hill that consists of more than just your paycheck. Total Rewards at Benson Hill covers Pay (salary and bonus), Health (employer benefit contributions) and Wealth (investments). Some of the perks include:
A Collaborative Environment
A flexible PTO program with a focus on work/life balance
Competitive medical benefits and retirement savings plan