Office Support Assistant

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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.

• 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 Fed Ex 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

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  and Docu Sign
• Business‑related coursework at the undergraduate level
• Existing knowledge of the rail industry, leasing, or manufacturing

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

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  or call us at .

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Administrative

• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing