Receptionist

About the job

The Front Desk Receptionist manages the company’s front desk and lobby while providing

professional, welcoming, and exceptional customer service to visitors, callers, employees, and

other guests.

We're looking for someone who

● Holds an AA or AS degree from an accredited college

● Has at least 3 years of experience in a corporate reception or similar role

● Provides exceptional customer service and maintains a professional, welcoming environment

● Is fluent in both English and Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing without assistance

● Has advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

● Can type at least 50 words per minute

● Has experience using office equipment such as fax machines, printers/copiers, and postage meters

● Has a basic understanding of internet research tools

● Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing

● Can multitask effectively and answer telephone calls in a timely manner

● Can follow established procedures and work with specific instructions

● Can manage tasks from start to finish with minimal supervision

● Builds and maintains effective working relationships with customers, supervisors, employees, and peers

● Maintains a professional appearance and environment at all times

● Demonstrates honesty, trustworthiness, respect, and a strong work ethic

What you'll do

● Serve as the first point of contact for visitors, vendors, customers, and job candidates

● Greet, direct, and announce guests while following visitor registration and identification procedures

● Issue, assign, and track visitor badges and ensure escort and security procedures are followed

● Answer and direct incoming calls using a multi-line telephone system

● Administer and facilitate artichoke bin transactions

● Maintain and confirm conference room availability through Microsoft Outlook

● Sort, distribute, and process incoming and outgoing mail and shipments, including FedEx, UPS, and certified mail

● Maintain shipping and office supplies

● Maintain the storage key sign-in/sign-out log

● Update and coordinate content displayed on company TV monitors

● Participate in the emergency evacuation committee and evacuation drills

● Coordinate periodic office supply orders and make cost-conscious purchasing decisions

● Maintain a neat, professional front desk and lobby environment

● Represent the company professionally and ethically when interacting with employees, growers, customers, visitors, and government agencies

● Perform other duties as assigned

SlingShot Connections provides contract staffing, direct hire placement, executive search recruitment, payroll services, and customized staffing solutions for numerous verticals, including accounting & finance, hospitality, human resources, and many more.