Front Desk Associate

Job ID: 500963

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work. Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times. If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team.

Pay: $15-$17 an hour, depending on experience

Position Overview

This is a key position and is the face of the company to everyone visiting our regional operations. Provide administrative support in day-to-day office management. The person will conduct the role in an effective, confidential, and efficient manner, while demonstrating strong customer focus.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

· Warmly welcome and direct visitors in person or on the telephone.

· Answer calls from multi-line telephone system.

· Scheduling conference rooms

· Maintains security by enforcing check in procedures.

· Prepare outgoing mail for pickup by postal service or overnight courier.

· Sign and appropriately distribute incoming priority or overnight packages upon arrival.

· Manage requests in a timely and customer focused manner.

· Follow directions of supervisor as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project.

· Responsible for upkeep and care of work area.

· Filing and copying records

· Complete other duties as assigned

· Open mailbags delivered by area managers/verify COD cash and checks received

· Sort, scan and file daily delivery tickets and raw material tickets

· Order office supplies

· Maintain training records and log

· Provide day to day office management support

· Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

1-2 years of experience supporting managers or comparable education.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

· Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

· Ability to handle confidential information and maintain strict confidentiality.

· Demonstrate close attention to all details.

· Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

· Demonstrated strengths in customer focus, action orientation, problem solving, interpersonal savvy, time management, planning, organizing, dealing with ambiguity, composure, organizational savvy and drive for results.

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Some Accounting Tasks

Work Requirements

· Must be 18 years in age or older.

· Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

· Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as per company policy.

· Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

· Must maintain current driver's license that meets state requirements.

· Report to work at designated start time and work required hours.

· Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Able to communicate effectively with others by telephone, electronic correspondence, and in person.

· Able to utilize a computer for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.

· May require sitting for extended periods of time.

· May require occasional lifting of objects up to 10 lbs. or using exertion forces of pushing/pulling of up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment

· Standard office environment such as a multi-function copier, fax, scan, mail sorting/folding machine and multi-line telephone.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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