What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Receptionist position at Oats Overnight?
A Little About Us
- Oats Overnight is changing the way people eat breakfast, and since launching in 2016, our high protein spoon-free oatmeal has been enjoyed by over 1,000,000 customers. We are scaling quickly in both direct-to-consumer and retail with the goal of becoming a household brand. We have end-to-end control of all phases of the business, producing and fulfilling the product in-house, which is extremely rare for companies our size. This allows us to create new flavors and products quickly and is a tremendous advantage for our brand – we’re able to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at what we do, highlighting our people and process in content. Being vertically integrated also enables us to incorporate customers directly in the development process.
- A Little About How We Do Things
- Starting with our founder/CEO and extending to multiple teams across all departments, many of us come from non-traditional backgrounds. This is a superpower – we are not stuck in traditional industry patterns, but instead leverage extreme rationality and first principles thinking to solve problems and find new opportunities. This is a special place to work, and our team is what makes it that way; this is why every employee is also an owner. As such, there is a high level of expectation for all team members.
- What We’re Looking For
- Someone that can partner and influence at all different levels
- Not afraid to get out into a manufacturing operations environment to work shoulder-to-shoulder with plant leadership to resolve problems and challenges.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a fast-moving environment
- Expectations will be clearly set, but an ambitious approach to the work is key
- Ability to artfully convey even subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience.
- A relentless drive to get things done.
- Curious and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Enjoys working in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment
- Flexible, willing, and quick to learn new processes, new technology, and new ways of thinking.
- What’s The Job?
- An office receptionist to undertake a variety of day-to-day office and clerical tasks. You will be an integral part in ensuring that our office operations run smoothly and are successful in supporting other business activities across two buildings.
- What You’ll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This Part
- Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office
- Direct visitors to the appropriate person
- Ensure reception and public areas are tidy and presentable, with all necessary material (e.g. pens, forms and sign-in sheets)
- Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
- Direct and distribute daily mail/deliveries
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
- Monitor and replenish inventory for front office supplies, updating the ordering log for leadership approval
- Maintain files and records with effective filing systems
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
- What You’ve Done And Who You Are
- Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration, sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with cross-functional teams.
- Proven experience supporting an office environment in a similar role
- Outstanding knowledge of Google suite of products (google sheets, google docs, etc.)
- Working knowledge of office equipment (e.g. copier/scanner)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized with the ability to prioritize and multitask
- Reliable with patience and professionalism
- Experience in customer service will be a plus
- High school degree: additional certification in Office Management is a plus
- Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration, sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with cross-functional teams.
Why You Might Like Working Here
- This is going to be fun.
- Casual, friendly culture. We’re serious about what we do but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
- We are a fast-growing company, and you will have stock options.
- High growth potential with opportunities to expand
- Free oatmeal. It’s very good.
Why You Might Not Like Working Here
- It’s not a cushy job, the bar is high
- We are growing quickly and have a fast-paced work environment.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 20-25 pounds at times.
- Must be able to work near food ingredients, exposure to food allergens
- Location: inside an air-conditioned office environment
- You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions
- You must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance
The Perks
- Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
- Monday - Friday Schedule
- Weekly Pay
- Stock options, every employee is an owner
- Free, delicious oatmeal
And last but never least….
We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get, and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds, skills, and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.
Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
