Receptionist

Priority Wire & Cable; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance 100% for employees &

Dental Insurance 100% for Employee

Vision Insurance

HSA with Employer Contributions

Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing: Typical annual 15% of总

Paid Holidays and PTO

Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident

Job summary

Priority Wire & Cable is seeking a Receptionist to support our Houston, TX office. The role involves answering the phone, greeting clients and visitors, and assisting the Sales team while ensuring order accuracy.

In-person attendance is a core requirement and you will provide direction and information to guests. Responsibilities include scheduling, mail and package handling, basic clerical tasks, and maintaining orderly records.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older with ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines.
• 1-3 years of administrative experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at times.
• Prior Wire & Cable experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greets clients, visitors, and guests and directs them to the appropriate location.
• Checks accuracy of each order.
• Answers and directs phone calls; takes messages and schedules appointments.
• Receives mail, documents, packages, and deliveries and distributes them.
• Performs administrative and clerical tasks and basic filing.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phone system

Job description

The Receptionist, based at our Houston, TX sales office, will answer the phone and greet, assist, and provide direction and information to clients, visitors, and other guests of the organization. This position also supports our Sales team and is responsible for checking the accuracy of each order.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Some of your duties may include:

• Greets clients, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person’s visit and directs or escorts him or her to the appropriate location
• Checks accuracy of each order
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls to staff: takes messages and schedules appointments
• Receives mail, documents, packages, and courier deliveries and delivers or distributes the items
• Performs administrative and clerical support tasks
• Performs basic filing and record-keeping
• Performs other duties
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job due to its in-person work requirement

You will also need to be able to:

• Have excellent verbal communication skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Have a basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Perks and Benefits at Priority Wire and Cable:

• Competitive salary - $18/hr
• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents
• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• Life Insurance 100% paid for Employee
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation
• Paid Holidays AND PTO
• Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Requirements:

• Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk
• 1-3 years of administrative experience preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at times
• Prior Wire & Cable experience is a plus

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now and in the future, without the need for employer sponsorship of a work visa (e.g., H-1B) now or in the future. If hired, you must provide proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Priority Wire & Cable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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