Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Reception/Sales Support position!
 

About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

Monday to Friday:  8:00am to 5:00pm

Wage:  $19.50 to $22.50 an hour

Benefits:

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Incentive based on corporate performance
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities 

Roles and responsibilities:

• Reception
  • Greet visitors, follow formalized check-in procedures, arrange chaperone
  • Answer and direct calls
  • Foster a welcoming reception
    • Maintain cleanliness and supplies of setting area and conference rooms
      • Pens, business cards, refreshments, note pads, and PPE for guests
    • Set up the welcome screens
  • Be cross trained in general Admin tasks to cover in the event of lost time
  • Distribute mail and prepare outgoing mail and packages
  • Schedule Appointments
    • Add customer visits/ tours to calendar, book rooms for interviews, book rooms for personal visiting from other branches
  • Schedule printer maintenance / cleaning and order replacement toner
    • Refill paper and toner
  • Maintain data entry in spreadsheet for office supplies ordered and consumed
  • Assist with company events and celebrations
    • Scheduling and availability, price check, internal communications, arrange pickup or venue bookings  
  • Assist with sales lunches and Executive visits
  • Assist HR with minor tasks such as scanning and supplying applications

• Administrative Support:
  • Back up Admin.
  • Scanning and Filing
  • Entering Purchase orders as needed 
  • Organize large packets and complex parts
  • Batch assembly
  • Stock adjustments
  • Data Entry
  • Provide proof of delivery or certs by locating pick and pack slips when needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. 
• Clean driving record

• Previous office, customer service, and phone experience.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft programs.
• 10 key and data entry with speed and accuracy.

• High degree of attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated professional phone demeanor.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to perform tasks efficiently.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.    Learn more and apply at www.farweststeel.com/careers

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