What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at Seattle-Tacoma Box Company?
Join Our Team at Seattle Tacoma Box Company!
Are you a friendly, energetic, and detail-oriented professional who loves creating a welcoming environment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced office setting, keeping things organized and running smoothly? If so, we want YOU to be the face of our company as our Receptionist!
In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a warm and professional experience. Beyond greeting guests, you’ll play a key role in office operations, assisting with administrative tasks, data entry, and supporting our accounting team with accounts payable and receivable. If you love multitasking, staying organized, and working with a great team, we’d love to hear from you!
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Great Pay & Career Growth: Earn $24.00 - $26.00 per hour with room to grow.
- 401(k) with 5% Matching: We invest in your future.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: Your well-being matters to us.
- Paid Time Off: Work-life balance is important!
- Professional Development Assistance: We support your career aspirations.
- Referral Program: Bring great people to our team and get rewarded!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Be the friendly face of our company—greet guests and answer calls with professionalism and warmth.
- Direct visitors and callers to the appropriate departments, ensuring clear communication.
- Maintain a tidy and organized front desk and reception area.
- Assist with data entry, filing, and document preparation to support office operations.
- Help the accounting team with clerical tasks, including data entry, processing invoices and payments.
- Handle incoming and outgoingmail and deliveries, ensuring proper distribution.
- Manage office supplies and inventory—keeping things stocked and organized.
- Support special projects and administrative needs to keep our office running smoothly!
What We’re Looking For (and Will Help You Build!):
We believe the best receptionists are organized, professional, and full of personality! If you have a positive attitude and strong attention to detail, we’ll help you grow in your career!
- A warm, welcoming personality—you set the tone for our office!
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills—juggling multiple tasks is your superpower.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)—or a willingness to learn.
- Attention to detail—you catch the little things others might miss.
- Basic understanding of administrative and clerical duties (experience with accounts payable/receivable is a plus!).
- Excellent communication skills—both in person and over the phone.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High School Diploma or equivalent (additional office/admin training is a plus but not required).
Key Details:
- Job Type: Full-Time (In-Person)
- Location: Kent, WA
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (½ hour lunch break)
- Compensation: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Office-based with occasional time in warehouse areas.
- Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.
- Occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds.
About Us:
Seattle Tacoma Box Company has been a family-owned business for over 135 years, providing innovative packaging solutions across the West Coast. We take pride in our team-oriented culture, long-standing reputation for excellence, and commitment to employee growth and success.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a role where you can shine, grow, and be an essential part of a fantastic team, apply today!
Important: The selected candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Seattle Tacoma Box Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you interested in handling accounting tasks or exploring a potential career in our accounting department?
Ability to Commute:
- Kent, WA 98032 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26