Administrative Assistant

Berry Material Handling; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Christmas Savings Program

Paid Vacation and Flex Time

Matching 401K Plan

Profit Sharing and Bonus Program

Short and Long-term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Critical Care and Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

Advancement opportunities

Family friendly company

Job summary

Berry Material Handling in Wichita is seeking an organized Administrative Assistant to join our team. The role provides administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient office operations, with duties from answering calls to greeting customers and processing payments.

This position offers day-shift hours, up to $20/hour, and opportunities for training, advancement, and benefits including health insurance and a 401K. We value teamwork and a proactive service mindset.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Organizational skills to prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and eager to learn new tasks and responsibilities, and willingness to ask for assistance and further training when necessary.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls in a professional manner, take messages, transfer calls to inside and outside phone lines, page staff.
• Greet customers walk in customers and make them feel welcome
• Assist with accounts payable invoices including distribution of vendor invoices to appropriate departments
• Daily Image scanning and scan verification
• Process and distribute incoming mail
• Process credit card payments over the phone
• Assist with entering payments into Prelude
• Keep front desk, lobby, and kitchen areas clean, stocked, and organized. This includes prepping coffee and supplies daily
• Additional duties not limited to but include: processing gas receipts, managing lock box, statement printing, saving payment remittances and vendor PO Printing
• Other duties as assigned by the Credit Manager/President/Management staff

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Willingness to learn

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Berry Material Handling

Careers At Berry Material Handling

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Berry Material Handling - Wichita is a full-service dealership. We sell, rent, service, and repair new and used Yale® and Hyster forklift lines. Berry Material Handling also distributes and installs material handling and industrial equipment.

Berry Material Handling - Wichita is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team. The position will provide administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient operation of the office. If you believe in providing superior customer service and have a collaborative mindset, we would like to get to know you!

Monday - Friday Day Shift
Up to $20/hour depends on experience

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls in a professional manner, take messages, transfer calls to inside and outside phone lines, page staff.
• Greet customers walk in customers and make them feel welcome
• Assist with accounts payable invoices including distribution of vendor invoices to appropriate departments
• Daily Image scanning and scan verification
• Process and distribute incoming mail
• Process credit card payments over the phone
• Assist with entering payments into Prelude
• Keep front desk, lobby, and kitchen areas clean, stocked, and organized. This includes prepping coffee and supplies daily
• Additional duties not limited to but include: processing gas receipts, managing lock box, statement printing, saving payment remittances and vendor PO Printing
• Other duties as assigned by the Credit Manager/President/Management staff

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Organizational skills to prioritize workload
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and eager to learn new tasks and responsibilities, and willingness to ask for assistance and further training when necessary
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds or pushing/pulling small objects
• Sits most of the timeInfrequent to occasional walking or standing
• Physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which include a computer, printer, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc. on a repetitive basis.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Christmas Savings Program
• Paid Vacation and Flex Time
• Matching 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing and Bonus Program
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Critical Care and Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training
• Many opportunities for advancement (We prefer to promote from within)
• Family friendly company

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.