Office Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Job summary

Great Plains Processing is seeking an Office Assistant to provide general administrative and clerical support in Yankton, SD facility on a part-time basis. The role focuses on filing, data entry, correspondence, and front-desk coverage to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.

You will greet visitors, answer phones, manage mail, assist with scheduling, and help maintain a clean, organized office and reception area while upholding confidentiality and professional communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 and answer phones, directing inquiries appropriately.
• 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 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

Education

High school diploma

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible part-time schedule

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 to be determined based on office needs; typically 20 hours per week.