Receptionist / Department Assistant - Military Veterans
at John Deere
- Hiring Location Okanogan, WA
- Pay $19 - $26 / hour
AGRICULTURE & TURF DIVISION –
OKANOGAN, WA
RECEPTIONIST / DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT:
Do you love helping people? Are you detail-oriented? Are you enthusiastic and outgoing? Pape' Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is looking for an energetic Receptionist/Department Assistant to join their team in Okanogan, WA and provide an exceptional customer experience.
At Pape', you can count on us to heavily invest in your career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
As our Receptionist and Department Assistant, you will be the face and voice of our branch. You will have the first opportunity to give our customers an excellent experience and ensure their needs are met which makes you so crucial to our team's success. When you are not assisting customers, you will also perform various administrative duties to support the branch and managers. To thrive in this role, you must have a winning attitude, a customer service mindset, and enjoy working in a team environment.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to create and maintain good relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Above-average typing and computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 24 hours of Sick Leave, and 7 paid holidays each year. Pape' vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
Advancement – Pape' is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
Stability and reputation — Pape' is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape' is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
Equipment – We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.
Why work for Pape':
The Pape' Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Okanogan, WA
We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country. Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job. It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community. It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!
Interested in joining the industry's best? At John Deere, veterans will find:
• A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world
• A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer
• A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives
• Market leading pay and benefits
John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States. Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander. Potential opportunities include:
• Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities
• Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades
• Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources
How to apply:
Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.
Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information. In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.
Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!
All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP. We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.