Office Assistant

Great Plains Processing; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Plains Processing is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to provide essential clerical support in our Minnesota facility. You will handle filing, data entry, mail, and front-desk tasks while maintaining a professional environment.

The role starts at about 20 hours per week and may evolve to full-time based on office needs. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and solid familiarity with Microsoft Office, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer phones, and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
• Perform general clerical duties including filing, scanning, and data entry.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and distributing correspondence and reports.
• Maintain office supply inventory and place orders as needed.
• Support scheduling of meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements as requested.
• Help process incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Assist with basic recordkeeping and data entry into company systems.
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional office and reception area.
• Provide backup administrative support to other office staff during busy periods or absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Office Assistant provides general administrative and clerical support to the office team on a part-time basis. This role helps ensure smooth day-to-day office operations by assisting with filing, data entry, correspondence, and front-desk coverage, while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer phones, and direct inquiries to the appropriate personnel
• Perform general clerical duties including filing, scanning, and data entry
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and distributing correspondence and reports
• Maintain office supply inventory and place orders as needed
• Support scheduling of meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements as requested
• Help process incoming and outgoing mail and packages
• Assist with basic recordkeeping and data entry into company systems
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional office and reception area
• Provide backup administrative support to other office staff during busy periods or absences
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an office or administrative support role
• Familiarity with general office equipment (copiers, scanners, multi-line phones)
• Experience with data entry or basic recordkeeping systems
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment / Schedule

This position works in an office setting within a manufacturing facility. The role primarily involves sitting at a desk and using a computer, with occasional movement throughout the office and plant areas. Schedule is part-time with flexible hours during the day to be determined based on office needs; starting with 20 hours per week. This position may turn into a full-time position.