Receptionist I

Canon U.S.A., Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Training and development programs

Positive work environment

Employee discounts on products and/or

Job summary

Canon Business Process Services in Washington, DC is seeking a Receptionist I to be the first point of contact for visitors and vendors. The role involves greeting guests, handling calls on a switchboard, routing inquiries, and supporting multiple departments with routine administrative tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 2 years of receptionist experience. Proficiency with Word and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn new office technologies, are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years direct receptionist experience required.
• Professional office environment experience preferred.
• Able to operate various office equipment.
• Basic computer skills (Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Excellent customer service, professional attitude and appearance essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming calls using a switchboard and route to appropriate party.
• Greet outside visitors in a professional manner.
• May sign for incoming/outgoing packages and route accordingly.
• Use internal paging system and coordinate with drivers or messengers.
• Schedule conference rooms and arrange catering as needed.
• Learn new features of office equipment and PBX systems as introduced.

Skills

Customer service

Professionalism

Communication

Office etiquette

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Receptionist I

Job Locations: US-DC-WASHINGTON

Requisition ID: 2026-21387

# of Openings: 1

Category: Administrative/Clerical

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Fixed Salary: USD $26.84/Hr.

Overview

Act as the first point of contact for outside visitors, vendors, etc. Greets vendors, customers, job applicants and other visitors. May arrange for transportation services when needed. Operates a switchboard typically to route incoming calls and place outgoing calls; performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming calls, using a main or floor switchboard, routes calls to appropriate party
• Greet outside visitors in a professional manner
• May sign for incoming and outgoing packages; route to appropriate party
• Use internal paging system
• Call for car service or messenger as requested by client
• May perform filing, typing and other administrative duties as requested by client
• Assist various departments with mass mailings
• May receive and route faxes
• May schedule conference room based on client requests and order catering as needed
• Due to changing technology in office automation, will be required to learn new features and functionalities of copying machines, faxes, scanning, other equipment, PBX boxes as introduced at the site
• Prepare monthly production and volume reports in order to measure productivity and prepare billing charges

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years direct experience as a receptionist
• Some prior experience working in a professional office environment, preferred
• Able to operate various office equipment
• Basic computer skills required (Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to perform routine functions of various equipment and systems (internal phone directory, office directory, as well as photocopying, color copying, faxing, etc.)
• Excellent customer service, professional attitude and appearance are a must. Ability to work overtime & meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical activity required including bending, reaching, prolonged periods of sitting
• May lift and/or move up to 10 lbs

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay & benefits!
• Comprehensive training and development programs that prepare employees to advance from within.
• A company focused on creating a positive work and client environment.
• Employee discounts on entertainment, products, and services nationwide!

Come Join Our Team!

Canon Business Process Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and employees and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding or related medical conditions),gender, gender identity/transgendered status, gender expression, national origin (including language use), ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, familial status, physical and/or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS, cancer and genetic characteristics), protected medical condition as defined by applicable state and/or local law, military and/or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category.