Receptionist - Chicago - Ozinga

Located in Chicago, the Receptionist has the responsibility of greeting guests, answering, and transferring calls, and coordinating the use of the conference rooms.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Customer Service:

• Answer and direct incoming calls
• Monitor the front desk by greeting and directing visitors in a welcoming mannerCoordinate package deliveries (inbound & outbound)

Office Administration:

• Coordinate usage of conference rooms for coworkers and guests
• Receive and sort mail courier documents and faxes daily
• Extend administration support to various colleagues
• Order and maintain inventory of office and break room supplies as needed
• Organize large mailers
• Ensure various building areas such as: coffee, kitchen, reception, and conference rooms are kept tidy and well-stocked

Global Responsibilities:

• Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
• This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

Qualifications:

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Experience:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; able to communicate effectively throughout various levels of the company

Working Conditions:

• Operates within a professional office environment
• Routine usage of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
• A typical day is an 8-hour daytime shift

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally

Ozinga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.