Office Assistant

Job overview

The Office Assistant is an onsite role in Coushatta, LA, with pay of $31,000–$50,000 per year. The posting identifies Coushatta Forest Products as the team seeking the assistant, while the employer is listed as Big River Forest Products. The role supports leadership, employees, clients, and visitors at the company’s plant location. The assistant coordinates administrative work across Human Resources, Finance, and plant operations. By supporting recruiting and onboarding, employee records, invoice processing, reporting, and front-office needs, the role helps these teams keep essential processes organized and moving.

What you'll do

• Support the Human Resources Business Partner, Plant Manager, and Senior Accountant
• post openings, screen applications, schedule interviews, and assist with pre-employment checks
• prepare new-hire paperwork and coordinate onboarding and orientation
• maintain personnel, medical, and I-9 files
• update HRIS and payroll records
• schedule safety training and assist with OSHA documentation
• respond to general employee questions and route sensitive matters
• reconcile invoices and perform three-way matching
• track reimbursements and purchasing-card transactions
• assist with month-end close
• prepare reports and spreadsheets
• answer calls, greet visitors, distribute mail, and maintain office supplies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

office assistant

human resources support

accounting support

recruiting coordination

onboarding

invoice processing

plant operations

coushatta la

big river forest products

$31,000–$50,000/year

onsite

day shift

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and prescription, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, supplemental life, critical illness, life and accidental insurance, employee assistance program, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED and at least one year of administrative, office, HR, or accounting support experience are required. The role is primarily office-based with regular plant-floor time; occasional overtime may be required.

About the employer

Big River Forest Products is hiring for this role. Industry: Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products. Sector: 11.