Office Support Specialist

Waste Connections Western Region Office is looking for an Office Support Specialist to join our team in Vancouver, WA.

Driven, self-motivated individuals with a desire for career advancement within Waste Connections are encouraged to apply!

Pay will be $23-$25 per hour DOE.

Schedule will be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This is subject to change.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist people in a friendly manner at the front desk
• Manage inventory and prepare supply orders for the Western Region Office
• Assist in organizing In-House trainings for Employees as needed
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements for employees upon request using Concur or a travel website.
• Process incoming and returned mail as well as any customer correspondence that may be needed
• Accounts Payable including creating/opening Purchase Orders, Receiving, and Invoicing
• Approaching all encounters with employees, customers, and vendors in a friendly, service-oriented manner
• Provide clerical support for the office manager along with other lines of business as needed
• Work with other departments on small projects and tasks as needed
• Other duties assigned as needed

Required Skills:

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects at once
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systems

• Able to multi-task and handle stressful situations

• Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Familiarity with office gadgets and applications (e.g. e-calendars and copy machines)

• Experience as a front desk / receptionist is a huge plus!

What you'll get from us:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision

Why Choose Us?

We are Waste Connections, an integrated services company that provides solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services to local residents and businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're proud to be a different kind of company with a different kind of culture. One where self-directed, empowered employees have our trust and full support to realize their potential as they strive to make a bigger and better impact on their communities and careers every day.

To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/why-waste-connections

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.