Title: Receptionist
Reports to: Customer Service Manager
Summary: Responsible for answering the company phones, greeting visitors & directing them to the correct personnel. Serve as the first point of contact for new visitors and callers to the company. Open and distribute company mail and assist the accounting area with filing if needed. This position is also responsible for all the mailings that need to be sent out via US Mail or FEDEX.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet vendors, customers, applicants, etc. and direct them to the appropriate company personnel.
- Answer the phones in a friendly, helpful, and efficient manner.
- Open and distribute company mail.
- Handle sensitive client and business documentation with strict confidentiality, maintaining organized NDA records and compliance logs.
- Comply with company policies and procedures including confidentiality and following safety protocols.
- Perform basic accounting and bookkeeping tasks, including logging transactions, balancing records, and assisting with financial tracking.
- Manage occasional local errands, including routine post office runs and nearby trips (5% travel or less)
- Assist customers with basic inquiries and order entry, while stepping in to provide team coverage during staff vacations with additional duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years general office experience
- A friendly, professional image and demeanor.
- Experience with Microsoft Products (Word, Excel)
- Experience with Microsoft 365 and Outlook
Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
- At least 6 or more months of experience as a front desk receptionist.
- 2+ years experience with Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Self-motivated; ability to work with minimal supervision
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Excellent speaking and phone communication skills.
- Represent the brand professionally through clean, clear, and courteous written email correspondence.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit for long periods of time, talk and hear.
- Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
- There is limited opportunity but may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
Operating standards - The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the area of administration. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the assistant.
Personal growth - Each year there will be professional goals developed and agreed to by the Receptionist/Assistant and Plant Manager/General Manager.
Employee relations – The employee will be evaluated regarding behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication and ability to exercise discretion.
Preferred QualificationsEligible for benefits within 1 month of hire
Medical, Dental, Vision and HSA - Earn up to $1,200 just for walking!
$500 Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Company gain share bonus (paid out monthly)
Quarterly Bonuses
Enjoy paid holidays starting immediately
40 Hours of Vacation time granted after 6 months of employment
Positive safety and team culture
401K Matching Program
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of general office experience
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with Microsoft 365 and Outlook
- Excellent speaking and telephone communication skills
- Professional written email communication skills
- At least 6 months of front desk receptionist experience
- At least 2 years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Pratt Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pratt Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by Pratt Industries.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are part of a broad core package, with options like HSA and wellness incentives and eligibility that often begins within one month of hire. Coverage breadth is reinforced by added programs such as EAP, legal/ID protection, and travel assistance.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is widely offered, with eligibility commonly beginning around three months. This provides structured support for long‑term savings across many roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid childbearing and parental leave are included as part of the standard package. Some postings indicate these benefits activate after a defined tenure (e.g., around 12 months).
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