Bilingual Receptionist

Company: AJM Packaging
Location: Joplin
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:Bilingual ReceptionistAJM Packaging CorporationJoplin, MOPosition Overview -AJM Packaging Corporation is a leading manufacturer of branded and private label paper products including plates, bowls, cups, and bags. As we continue to grow and expand our operations, we are looking for a Receptionist in our Joplin, MO manufacturing plant. This position will be responsible for operating multi-line telephone system to answer incoming calls and direct callers to appropriate personnel, as well as, greet and assist visitors.Responsibilities & Duties:Answer incoming telephone calls, determines purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department. Take and deliver messages when requested staff member is unavailable.As appropriate, answer basic questions about organization and provide callers with address, directions, and other similar information.Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business, and announce visitors to appropriate personnel. For those seeking employment, direct them to job applications.Monitor and record "in/out" status of employees.Receive, sort, and route incoming mail, and prepare, as necessary, outgoing mail and/or packages.Maintain office supplies and track inventory levels. Submit requisition for additional office supplies as needed.Perform other clerical duties as requested, such as filing, photocopying, and faxing.All other duties the Supervisor deems necessary.Minimum Requirements:High school diploma and a year or more of receptionist related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must possess strong verbal communication skills and be bilingual (English/Spanish)Must possess knowledge of professional phone etiquette and use extensively.Previous receptionist experience in a busy office environment would be extremely beneficial.Working knowledge of standard office equipment, as well as, multi-line telephone system.Working knowledge of a personal computer and various software applications is beneficial.Should possess good organization skills.Benefits -At AJM, our comprehensive "Cafeteria Benefits Plan" and "Flexible Spending Arrangement" (FSA), truly set us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you'll receive a package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage and be able to adjust the proportions spent on each coverage/benefit to suit your personal requirements and preferences. You can even redirect a portion of the total spend to pay for homeowners, car and pet insurance premiums purchased at group rates. Lastly, under the Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), you'll be able to contribute a portion of your annual earnings on a pre-tax basis to pay for child and dependent care and medical, dental and optical insurance co-pays and deductibles.Summary of Benefits -Medical Insurance (BCBS)Dental InsuranceOptical InsuranceLife InsuranceShort & Long-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending AgreementHealth Savings AccountChild & Dependent Care Savings Account401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)Tuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance/Wellness ProgramPaid VacationsPaid HolidayPaid Sick & Personal TimeProfessional Development Program (AJM University)About Us -AJM was founded as a manufacturer of paper and plastic products in 1957 by three (3) Detroit area brothers who eleven (11) years earlier began selling retail packaging, cleaning and office supplies and equipment and consumer disposables out of a small warehouse in Detroit's Eastern Market. Over many years, we gradually evolved from our broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.We're still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they've come to expect from AJM for nearly 65 years now. It's a simple formula, no doubt, but you can't argue with success. Today we're the nation's leading manufacturer of private label paper plates, cups and bowls, lunch bags and lawn and leaf bags.Career Development -At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees' skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You'll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!For More Information -Visit our website at or call Equal Employment Opportunities -AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.

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