Front Office Receptionist

& Development By Goebel Media Group; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouts Bros Inc. in Milledgeville, GA is seeking a friendly Front Office Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors and callers. You will manage front desk tasks and assist customers with inquiries.

Key duties include greeting guests, directing visitors, answering phones, handling mail and packages, maintaining a tidy reception area, and supporting team members with basic administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Receptionist experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask between competing responsibilities.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Resourceful and proactive when issues arise.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors as they arrive at the office.
• Maintain reception area and assist with clerical tasks.
• Answer, screen and direct incoming phone calls.
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail and packages.
• Direct visitors to appropriate office and personnel.
• Ensure security procedures and visitor logs are followed.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Professional appearance

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proactive problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Front Office Receptionist

Fouts Bros Inc.

Fouts Bros Inc. is a family-owned business since 1952 with facilities in Georgia and Texas. Fouts Bros Inc. is proud to have become one of the largest and most diverse commercial truck manufacturers in the US. Fouts Bros Inc. is committed to developing new commercial vehicles with industry-best value, quality, and dependability.

Our company's core values are quality, efficiency, continuous improvement, safety and teamwork. We believe in conducting business with honest and transparency, continuously seeking ways to improve and evolve, fostering relationships with our community and supporting local initiatives, and operating in an environmentally responsible manner to minimize our impact on the plant.

Job Type Full-time

Job Summary:

The Front Office Receptionist is generally the first point of contact for those who visit or call our Milledgeville location. The primary function is to manage front office tasks while also answering telephone calls from customers, answering questions and assisting visitors.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome visitors as they arrive at the office.
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access (ensure visitors are noted in logbook and issue visitor badges as required.)
• Direct visitors to appropriate office and personnel.
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls.
• Receive, sort and distribute daily UPS and FED-EX packages.
• Greet applicants answering questions regarding open positions. Provide applications as requested.
• Communicate applicant appointments as needed with supervisors.
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationary and material (i.e., pens, forms, and brochures).
• Maintain the office coffee station ensuring cleanliness and adequate supplies.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Possess a minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Previous experience as a receptionist in a professional organization preferred.
• Ability to appropriately multi-task between competing responsibilities.
• Professional appearance.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.