Receptionist, Office Services

Receptionist Position

The Receptionist assists all employees, customers, vendors and other outside callers by effectively answering 700+ calls per day on the main telephone system. The call volume increases during flu season. Greets guests to the Company and announce the visitors to the appropriate team member or department. Maintains a neat and attractive reception area. The successful incumbent will not only perform these duties efficiently, but will represent the company in a highly professional, exceptionally friendly manner. Additionally, this position will assist in implementation and maintenance of certain programs within the company such as recognition programs.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Answer all incoming telephone calls by the third ring in a friendly and professional manner and direct them to the appropriate person for assistance.
• Maintain the Receptionist Handbook that includes all Reception standard operating procedures (SOPs). Periodically reviews and updates as needed.
• Receives all guests to the company, ensuring that they feel welcome and are received by team members in a timely manner.
• Receives and distributes incoming mail.
• Receives and distributes packages, flower arrangements, and deliveries to team members.
• Assist FFF and Nufactor Department Managers with typing of letters, documents, and reports, faxing, alphabetizing documents, making labels and other similar duties and projects as needed.
• Responsible for the Employee Length of Service Recognition Program. Creates certificates before the anniversary with appropriate link for gifts emails them to the team member. Consistently follow up with team members to ensure they place their order and receive it. Process invoices in a timely manner against what was ordered and submit to Accounts Payable for processing.
• Responsible for the High 5 Program and gift cards. Must issue and track.
• Provides back up to the Office Services Coordinator position and helps to sort and distribute mail, processes outgoing mail and process FedEx packages as needed.
• Creates monthly calendars and for distribution to all team members. Uploads to InFFFocus.
• Creates and updates the Company phone list monthly and post on InFFFocus monthly.
• May participate on the Wellness Committee and may be asked to work on Company Events.
• Assist in decorating the Lobby for Holidays.

• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations and laws.

• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.

• Always represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Understand and internalize the Company's purpose; Display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and; respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.

• Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.

• Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Required Knowledge:

• Takes initiative and thinks "out of the box" when assigned projects or program implementations.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Phone console with multiple lines and paging system.

Required Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years receptionist/ Administrative Assistant experience in a professional environment
• Previous experience with main line telephone responsibilities; including handling high volume of calls as 700+ per day. During flu season calls will peak to 1200 calls per day.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced work environment; capable of managing multiple tasks/projects at one time, with a positive calm approach.
• Must be able to represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated initiative in past positions.
• Able to take a creative approach to assignments when applicable.

Required Skills:

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle a variety of situations and needs from callers in a calm, friendly, efficient manner is required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in some situations and sensitivity to the needs of the caller is required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects while producing quality work in a timely manner.
• Typing skills of 45 wpm or better.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Must have a detail orientation and the proven ability to prioritize work.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team.
• Sound decision-making abilities.
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.

Physical requirements:

Vision, hearing, speech, movements requiring the use of wrists, hands and/or fingers. Must have the ability to view a computer screen for long periods and the ability to sit for extended periods. Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled. The employee occasionally lifts up to 20 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends. Working condition include normal office setting.

Mental Demands:

Learning, thinking, concentration and the ability to work under pressure, particularly during busy times. Must be able to pay close attention to detail and be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service. Must have the ability to interact effectively with co-workers and customers, and exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations' situations. Must have the ability to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary. Must be proactive in finding solutions.

Direct Reports:

No

EEO Statement:

FFF Enterprises and Nufactor are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on the following characteristics: race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, age (40 years and over) qualified veteran and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment. These categories are defined according to Government Code section 12920. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

To be considered for a position with FFF Enterprises, Inc, applicants must complete and sign the application.

Employee Benefits Available for FFF Enterprises Team Members:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Discount Program
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability Income Protection
• 401k Profit Sharing Retirement Plan - Discretionary Match
• Discretionary Bonus
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Prepaid Legal/Identity Theft Plan
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Days <