Receptionist

Position Summary

The Receptionist will be the first point of contact for visitors, manage front desk operations, and provide general administrative support. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a welcoming and efficient office environment.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Ability to act courteous to other team members and customers
• Ability to communicate with other team members and customers

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with the meat processing industry.

Language Skills

• English is the primary language of the company.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reception Duties

• Greet and direct visitors, vendors, and clients in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer incoming phone calls, screen and direct calls, and take messages as necessary.
• Manage the front desk area, ensuring it is clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Handle inquiries and provide information regarding processing and orders.

Administrative Support

• Data entry, document preparation, and file maintenance.
• Maintain office supplies and place orders as needed.
• Sort and distribute mail, faxes, and other communications.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate processing orders.

Office Coordination

• Prepare reports and other documents as directed by the office manager.
• Ensure compliance with office policies and procedures.
• Support health and safety standards within the office, particularly related to meat processing operations.

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates active listening techniques.
• Gains support through effective relationships.
• Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity always in care and use of company property.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of customers by complying with company policies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated office. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.