Office Assistant

Mead Lumber Company Inc; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Employer paid life insurance

AD&D and STD

401(k) Plan

Scholarship & Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Mead Lumber Company Inc in Grand Island, NE seeks an Office Assistant to handle HR paperwork, invoicing, payments, and daily store operations. You’ll support customers, match documents, and help keep administrative processes accurate.

The role emphasizes data entry, file management, and effective communication within a team that values collaboration, confidentiality, and professional growth. ESOP benefits accompany competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Office/administrative experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and multitask efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Receive paperwork and verify information matches.
• Open mail and direct to the correct person or department.
• Work with sales to resolve accounts receivable errors.
• Verify payments and apply them to accounts receivable.
• Prepare company documents, reports, and presentations.
• Answer and route phone calls to the appropriate person.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and general admin tasks.
• Process credit card payments and reconcile cash receipts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Mead Lumber of Grand Island
1612 South Webb Road
Grand Island, NE 68802, USA

Description

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees will have a stake in our shared success.

Work-Life Balance:

Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Office Assistant is primarily responsible for completing various office tasks related to new hires, invoicing, payments, customer services, and store operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive paperwork and verify information matches.
• Retrieve and open mail. Direct to the appropriate person or department
• Work with salesmen to fix errors in accounts receivable
• Verify what is being paid and apply payments in accounts receivable
• Assist with the preparation of company documents, reports, and presentations.
• Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate person or department.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and other general administrative tasks.
• Take credit card payments from customers and apply appropriately.
• Reconcile daily cash reports/count money.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Office or Administrative related experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze problems and implement sound business resolutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of office equipment and Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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