The Greenbrier Companies
Office Support Assistant Job at The Greenbrier Companies in Lake Oswego
The Greenbrier Companies, Lake Oswego, OR, US, 97034
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At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.
Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.
Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.
Summary . The Office Support Assistant provides administrative and office operations support, including reception coverage, call handling, visitor coordination, mail and shipping management, and upkeep of office and kitchen supplies. The role assists with meeting setup, conference room scheduling, expense reports, vendor coordination, invoice processing, and facilities ticket submission. Additional support is provided to HR for interview scheduling and documentation, as well as presentation formatting and other assigned tasks.
This full-time position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively. Some lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide reception coverage, including answering and directing calls, monitoring and forwarding voicemail, coordinating with Security for office visitors, and maintaining a tidy reception area (including refreshments as needed)
Manage mail and shipping functions, including preparing package shipments, stocking mailrooms, processing employee postage for payroll deduction, distributing mail, and maintaining postage and FedEx supplies
Prepare and submit expense reports for multiple team members
Maintain inventory of kitchen and office supplies and coordinate replenishment
Support meeting preparation, including catering arrangements and coordination with administrative staff
Ensure conference rooms remain clean, organized, and properly stocked
Assist with conference room reservations and office space request management
Maintain relationships with office supply vendors; process invoices and data entry for approvals
Provide general support to Human Resources as needed
Submit and track facilities tickets for building or office issues
Assist with creating and formatting presentations
Perform additional tasks and projects as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree or a minimum of two years of related professional experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly
Demonstrated personal effectiveness, credibility, and professionalism
High level of thoroughness and attention to detail
Effective collaboration skills and ability to work well across teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, flexible, and able to adapt in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a high-volume sales environment or within a contracts department
Experience using Salesforce.com and DocuSign
Business‑related coursework at the undergraduate level
Existing knowledge of the rail industry, leasing, or manufacturing
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work Environment
This position is based in Lake Oswego, Oregon
This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ability to work some overtime on occasion is preferred
Physical Activities and Requirements
Handling/Fingering: Frequently
Lift / Carry: 5-10 lbs Occasionally, 10-25 lbs Occasionally
Push / Pull: Up to 10 lbs Occasionally, 10-25 lbs Occasionally
Equal Opportunity Employment
Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Administrative
Industry
Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
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