Office Assistant / Receptionist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision/eyewear plan

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Direct deposit

Sick Pay

Perks at Work

401(k) retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Express Employment is seeking a detail-oriented Office Clerk to join our construction team in Longview, WA. The position starts part-time (25 hours/week) and will transition to full-time in early spring.

A bilingual candidate with strong customer service and multitasking abilities is preferred, along with solid computer skills for data entry, invoicing, and communications. You will support various departments, manage calls and emails with professional etiquette, assist scheduling, and maintain

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply
• Multitasker with exceptional customer service
• Strong computer literacy and ability to communicate with clients
• Experience in administrative or office roles preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties: filing, data entry, invoicing, estimating, and keeping organized records
• Manage incoming/outgoing communications: calls and emails with professional etiquette
• Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings
• Provide administrative support to various departments and proofreading documents for accuracy
• Maintain office supplies and place orders to ensure smooth operations
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and visitors with excellent customer service
• Use computer software for data management and reporting
• Support office management tasks to boost productivity

Skills

Bilingual

Customer service

Multitask

Data entry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management software

Job description

Express Employment is hiring for a medium sized construction contractor for a Office Assistant/Receptionist position. The position will start out part time 25 hours a week through the slow season and move into full time in early spring.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Office Clerk to join our construction team. The ideal candidate will preferably be bilingual and must be a multitasker with exceptional customer service skills. This role involves performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support the efficient operation of our construction office. Strong computer literacy, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients are essential.

Wage

$19.00-$23.00 DOE

Work Schedule

- Mon-Wed. 8am-4pm -- part time 25 hours a week to start and moving into full time in early spring.

Duties

• Perform general office duties such as filing, data entry, invoicing, estimating, and maintaining organized records.
• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls and emails, ensuring professional phone etiquette at all times.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Provide administrative support to various departments, including proofreading documents for accuracy.
• Maintain office supplies inventory and place orders as necessary to ensure smooth operations.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and visitors, delivering exceptional customer service and addressing inquiries promptly.
• Utilize computer software for data management and reporting purposes, demonstrating proficiency in relevant applications.
• Support office management tasks to enhance overall productivity within the workplace.

Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative or office management role is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a multitasker with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to communicate well with clients.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with receptionist duties is a plus but not mandatory.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team while being self-motivated to complete individual tasks efficiently.

Associate Benefits

While working for Express, our associates can also become eligible for a variety of benefits:

• Referral bonuses - $100 per employee referred after 80 hours worked.
• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision/eyewear plan
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Direct deposit
• Sick Pay
• Perks at Work – Save money with offers and discounts on everything from large or everyday purchases with popular merchants.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance