Receptionist

H&K Equipment; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Referral program

Weekly pay schedule

Job summary

H&K Equipment is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, vendors, and customers. This role supports daily office operations and delivers outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will greet guests, route calls to the appropriate departments, manage mail, and help maintain a welcoming reception area while assisting multiple teams as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of receptionist, customer service, or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers, vendors, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer and direct incoming calls to Sales, Service, Parts, and Accounting.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain a clean, organized reception area.
• Provide administrative support to multiple departments as needed.
• Monitor office supplies and coordinate replenishment orders.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information.
• Perform other clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written comms

MS Office

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

H&K Equipment is the premier dealer of forklifts, container handlers, railcar movers, utility vehicles, and more in Pittsburgh and the greater tristate area. Headquartered minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and with additional facilities in West Virginia, we sell, rent, service, and rebuild the most unique selection of custom and heavy-duty material handling equipment in the industry. Our technicians and in-house capabilities enable us to tackle jobs that no other shop can handle.

We are seeking a Front Desk Receptionist to be the first point of contact for visitors, vendors, and customers. This position plays a key role in supporting daily office operations while providing outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers, vendors, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls to appropriate departments, including Sales, Service, Parts, Accounting
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area
• Provide administrative support to multiple departments as needed
• Monitor office supplies and coordinate replenishment orders
• Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information
• Perform other clerical and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1–2 years of receptionist, customer service, or administrative experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities

Preferred

• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Strong telephone etiquette
• Dependability and professionalism
• Time management and organizational excellence

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance (majority paid by company)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Referral program
• Weekly pay schedule

About Us

H&K Equipment is the founding member of the Forged Industrial Group a growing network of four operating companies that employs hundreds of experts at businesses throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Our companies’ primary specialties include full-service, cradle-to-grave coverage of heavy-duty and customized material handling equipment. From the nation’s busiest ports, to its largest mills, to its biggest infrastructure projects, you’ll find our equipment wherever you find materials on the move. Learn more about the power of our teams at hkequipment.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.