Receptionist POST NUMBER: 431313
Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing manufacturing company known for its innovative products and commitment to excellence. We pride ourselves on fostering a professional and welcoming environment for both clients and employees. We are currently seeking a polished, proactive, and reliable Receptionist to join our team and be the first point of contact for visitors and clients.
Position Summary:
As the Receptionist, you will be the face of our company, responsible for creating a positive and professional first impression for guests, employees, and vendors. You will handle a variety of administrative and customer service tasks to ensure smooth office operations, and support various teams within the organization as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reception and Guest Services:
- Greet and direct visitors, clients, and vendors upon arrival in a warm and professional manner.
- Notify employees of visitor arrivals and ensure smooth check-in/check-out procedures.
- Maintain a welcoming and clean reception area at all times.
- Administrative Support:
- Answer and route incoming calls, providing information and assistance as needed.
- Manage scheduling and coordination of conference rooms for meetings, including preparation for guest arrivals.
- Assist in managing office supplies and inventory, including placing orders and maintaining stock levels.
- Coordination and Communication:
- Communicate with internal teams and external contacts, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of information.
- Coordinate office deliveries, packages, and other logistics to ensure smooth office operations.
- Special Projects (Optional Based on Strengths):
- Support HR with recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews and managing candidate communication.
- Assist with internal events or company initiatives as needed.
- Provide operational support for ongoing projects and help with general administrative tasks.
Qualifications and Skills:
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Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
- Prior receptionist or administrative experience is a plus, but not required.
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Skills and Competencies:
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a professional demeanor.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
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Other Requirements:
- Highly professional appearance and attitude, with a commitment to excellence in customer service.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to think on your feet.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well under pressure.
- Detail-oriented and proactive with a strong sense of ownership over tasks.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.