Receptionist

Smithfield Foods; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a friendly Receptionist to greet visitors and callers, manage a multi-line phone system, and ensure the front desk runs smoothly. You will issue badges, coordinate conferencing, and provide light clerical support as needed in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and strong computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Must be attentive to details and able to multitask.
• Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Switchboard experience preferred; SAP and Kronos experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and callers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Operate multi-line telephone console; route calls and relay messages.
• Greet, register and badge visitors; announce and direct them appropriately.
• Maintain front desk logs, master phone list, and weekly announcements.
• Provide clerical support and mailroom assistance as needed.
• Ensure reception area and break room are stocked and organized.
• May generate reports from data for management.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Positive/upbeat attitude

Confidentiality

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Switchboard

SAP

KRONOS

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that’s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

The Receptionist is responsible for providing a friendly and professional greeting to a high volume of visitors and callers. Issues visitor badges, directs visitors to their proper destinations and provides exceptional customer service. Duties also include maintaining conference rooms and meeting schedules, providing training for relief receptionist if needed, and occasionally provides clerical support to other departments as needed. Serves as backup to mailroom services as needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Operates multi-line telephone console to route incoming calls and place outgoing local and long distance calls. Receives and relays incoming and internal calls. Refers messages to appropriate parties.

• Greet clients and visitors, receives and register visitors and assigns badges when necessary. Announces visitors and directs them to their proper destination.

• Performs clerical duties as needed.

• Responsible for maintaining front desk procedure log, master phone list, weekly announcements and new hire kits.

• Receives and directs deliveries

• Responsible for inventory, ordering and stocking reception break room supplies as well as ensuring that the breakroom and front desk area is neat and clean.

• Responsible for covering absences in the mailroom and providing mailroom support.

• May pull data to create reports

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• Bilingual – English/Spanish, preferred.

• Proficient computer skills, especially Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

• Must be attentive to details.

• Should be able to handle multiple tasks at one time.

• Requires upbeat personality which can interact well with all associates.

• Switchboard experience preferred

• SAP and KRONOS experience preferred

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with a high degree of professionalism

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment. -Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Relocation Package AvailableNo

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.