Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 99,600 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride, and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

As a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant you will provide the following support:

  • Handle daily communications via phone with customers as needed
  • Answers and directs incoming phone calls and provides follow up if needed
  • Checks in visitors, making sure they are aware of policies, view the safety video and provide any additional assistance to visitors
  • Maintain office supplies and common office space
  • Assist with onboarding new employees including building assignments, badges and orientation
  • Provides training and guidance as needed to visitors
  • Adhere to internal standards, policies and procedures.
  • Assist employees with administrative office needs
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
  • Receive, sort, and distribute mail including shipping and receiving packages

Qualifications

Education and Experience
Required:

  • High school diploma or GED 
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience (provide further detail as necessary)

Preferred:

  • Associate’s degree in Business Administration or other Business 
  • 3 years of experience in office clerical duties (provide further detail as necessary)

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Experience with Oracle BOSS a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
 
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