Office Assistant

Bish Enterprise

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 22,000 - 25,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Options

Dental Insurance Options

Vision Insurance Options

Disability Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Matched 401(k) Program

Partner Discounts

Small team environment

Opportunity to learn and grow within a

Job summary

Bish Enterprises is seeking an organized Office Assistant to join our family-owned farming equipment team in Nebraska. You will handle front desk duties, etch Excel-based reports, manage documents, and support recruiting and scheduling.

A strong emphasis on communication, confidentiality, and multi-tasking will help keep our office efficient and personable. This full-time, on-site role requires Excel proficiency, reliable attendance, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while providing

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience in office/administrative support or receptionist roles.
Ability to answer phones professionally with customers, vendors, visitors, and team members.
Proficient in Excel; able to create and maintain spreadsheets from scratch.
Comfortable with Microsoft Office, email, online tools, and standard office tech.
Strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Phone, customer, and front office support.
Administrative tasks: print, scan, copy, file, organize.
Excel reporting and documentation for management.
Accounts payable/receivable and payment follow-up support.
Recruiting support and interview scheduling using ATS tools.
Communication and follow-up with team members and customers.
Deliveries, mail, errands, and practical office tasks.
Uphold company values and professional brand representation.

Skills

Phone etiquette and customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Independent learning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Email and online tools

Office equipment handling

Job description

Bish Enterprises is a family-owned and -operated business built on the vision of its founder, Harv Bish. Harv’s agricultural ingenuity dates back to 1957, when he patented a corn-sheller conversion for combines. Two decades later, in 1976, he officially founded Bish Enterprises in Giltner, Nebraska, to deliver innovative harvesting solutions to farmers. Today, under the leadership of third-generation owner Andrew Bish, our family works alongside a talented team of engineers, fabricators and field specialists to carry forward our founder’s spirit of ingenuity and farmer-first service.

Our Mission is to empower farmers with high-performance agricultural equipment that maximizes yield, reduces waste and delivers lasting value. We innovate responsibly, build strong partnerships with growers and invest in rural communities to support long-term success.

Job Description

1. Phone, Customer, and Front Office Support

Answer incoming phone calls in a professional, confident, and helpful manner.
Greet customers, vendors, visitors, delivery personnel, and team members who come to the office.
Create a welcoming and professional first impression for Bish Enterprises.
Direct calls, messages, visitors, and questions to the appropriate team member.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with customers, vendors, and internal team members.
Take accurate messages and follow through to make sure the right person receives the information.

2. Administrative and Office Support

Print, scan, copy, file, and organize documents as needed.
Assist with data entry, document preparation, office records, and daily administrative tasks.
Help maintain organized office files, records, and important documents so information can be found quickly when needed.
Support managers and team members with office tasks, forms, reports, and follow‑up items.
Maintain office supplies, track when items need to be ordered, and help keep the office clean, organized, and functional.
Learn and follow established office routines while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.

3. Excel, Reporting, and Documentation

Create, update, and maintain Excel spreadsheets from scratch as needed.
Prepare basic reports, lists, trackers, and organized summaries for management and team use.
Enter and organize information accurately, with strong attention to detail.
Help compile information in a clear, usable format for internal decision‑making.
Maintain accurate documentation and protect confidential company, customer, and employee information.

4. Accounting and Payment Support

Assist with basic accounts payable and accounts receivable office support.
Help organize invoices, customer statements, payment records, vendor information, and related documents.
Support customer payment follow‑up in a professional and respectful manner.
Help track open items, payment questions, and related follow‑up tasks.
Work with the appropriate team members to keep accounting‑related documents and information organized.

5. Recruiting and Scheduling Support

Assist with applicant screening, candidate communication, and interview scheduling.
Use SmartRecruiters or similar applicant tracking tools to help organize applicants and hiring follow‑up.
Help coordinate interview times, send follow‑up messages, and keep recruiting information organized.
Support managers with hiring‑related communication and documentation as needed.

6. Communication and Follow‑Up

Follow up with team members on tasks, reminders, updates, and pending items.
Make phone calls or send follow‑up messages as requested.
Help keep internal communication organized and aligned.
Notice when something needs attention and communicate it clearly.
Ask good questions, take notes, remember routines, and follow through on assigned tasks.

7. Deliveries, Mail, Errands, and Practical Office Tasks

Receive and organize mail, documents, packages, and deliveries.
Notify the appropriate person when deliveries, documents, or customer items arrive.
Assist with occasional local errands, such as going to the bank, dropping off documents, or picking up office‑related items.
Occasionally handle packages, walk around the facility, and assist with practical hands‑on office tasks as needed.

8. Brand Representation

Uphold Bish Enterprises’ values and commitment to providing practical, innovative solutions to the agricultural industry.
Represent the company in a professional, friendly, assertive, and respectful manner.
Maintain a customer‑focused attitude while working in a practical, family‑owned, hands‑on business environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Previous office, receptionist, administrative assistant, front desk, customer service office, accounting support, or similar experience.
Ability to answer phones confidently and communicate professionally with customers, vendors, visitors, and team members.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including creating spreadsheets from scratch, entering and organizing data accurately, and preparing basic reports.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email, online tools, and standard office technology.
Comfortable using standard office equipment such as phones, printers, scanners, copiers, and related office tools.
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks accurately.
Ability to manage multiple small tasks throughout the day.
Ability to learn quickly, ask good questions, take notes, remember routines, and become independent after training.
Ability to follow established processes while also noticing problems and taking initiative when something needs attention.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Professional, friendly, and assertive communication style.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment.
Valid driver’s license for occasional local errands.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

At least 2 years of relevant office, administrative, receptionist, customer service office, accounting support, or similar experience.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices, customer statements, payment records, or customer payment follow‑up.
Experience creating reports, trackers, lists, or organized summaries in Excel.
Experience with applicant tracking systems, SmartRecruiters, CRM systems, or similar online platforms.
Experience scheduling interviews, appointments, meetings, or customer follow‑ups.
Experience working in an agriculture, manufacturing, equipment, parts, service, or family‑owned business environment.
Experience with QuickBooks, accounting software, ERP systems, CRM systems, or other business software.

Preferred, But Not Required

Basic bookkeeping or accounting knowledge.
Recruiting or HR administrative support experience.
Experience troubleshooting basic office equipment issues.
Familiarity with agricultural equipment, parts, service departments, or shop/office environments.

Additional Information

Job Type:

Full Time
On‑site position

Compensation:

Wage range: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour, depending on experience

Hours/Work Week:

This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Giltner, Nebraska.
Standard hours are generally Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. During peak business seasons, especially harvest season from approximately June through early November, the schedule may increase to around 50 hours per week, with Saturdays required as needed.
Occasional flexibility may be needed based on business needs, customer needs, inventory periods, planting/harvest activity, or other busy seasons.

This is primarily an office position, but the role is not limited to sitting at a desk. The Office Assistant may occasionally need to:

Handle mail, packages, documents, and office supplies.
Walk around the office, shop, yard, or facility to deliver messages, documents, or items.
Assist with deliveries, errands, filing, organizing, and practical office support tasks.
Use office equipment such as phones, printers, scanners, copiers, and computers.

Benefits & Advantages:

Working at Bish is not just a job. It is an opportunity to develop your skills and further your career while working with a family‑owned company in the agricultural equipment industry.

Note: Some benefits are only available at full‑time status.