Receptionist (Temporary)

Job Summary:

As the initial point of contact for visitors and callers, the Receptionist's primary duty is to courteously and professionally greet and welcome guests arriving at the facility.

Essential Functions

• Greets clients and visitors.
• Screens visitors to prevent unwanted interruptions to company employees.
• Promptly, accurately, professionally and courteously assesses received calls and inquiries and directs and/or records and relays messages.
• Ensure each visitor signs in the Visitor's Log Book, including the arrival time and the person to whom they are visiting.
• Places lunch orders for visitors.
• General administrative duties as assigned including typing, answering phone, opening/sorting mail and collecting and distributing messages.
• Prepares or processes outgoing mail to include accurate weighing, coding, sorting, affixing postage, properly addressing, and preparing certified, rush, overnight, return receipt mail as directed using FedEx Online.
• Keeps immediate supervisor well-informed of activities, results of efforts and problems identified.
• Performs other general duties if assigned.

Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:

• Pursuant to a government contract, this position requires US citizenship status.
• High School diploma or GED Preferred.
• Proficient with using office technologies (e.g. MS Office, copier, scanner, printer, and PC Desktop).
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong work ethic; can work independently.
• Highly professional with excellent telephone etiquette.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and the ability to multi-task

Job Title: Receptionist

Reports To: HR Manager

Job Type: TEMPORARY - Must available to work full time (40 hours per week) for approximately 5 weeks, during the summer.

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt (hourly)

Salary: $16 to $18 per hour. This estimated range represents a good faith projection of what we believe is a competitive compensation range for this position. Please understand that the offered salary will be determined based on factors such as the applicant's credentials, experiences, and the specific requirements of the role, as well as potential internal equity and external market considerations. We do not customarily hire at the top end of the range. East/West adheres to pay transparency and equity principles and strives to remain competitive within the market. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. The full compensation package will be shared and discussed during the hiring process.

EOE / Disability / Veteran

EAST/WEST INDUSTRIES INC. is a woman-owned small business located in Ronkonkoma, NY. We are a world leader in the development and production of aircraft seats and life support systems for high-performance military aircraft, and ground support equipment for servicing such aircraft.