Receptionist – UniFirst

The Receptionist responsibilities involve managing customers, visitors, telephone messages and calls in a professional and efficient manner. In addition to this, the receptionist has to perform various clerical duties, which support in the presentation and operation of UniFirst. The receptionist is responsible for assisting customers in a smooth and efficient manner, to adhere to all protocols in line with UniFirst’s goals, strategy, and values. The Receptionist is fundamental to UniFirst as he/she presents the first and foremost impression of UniFirst to customers and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Answering telephone, direct, screen calls, taking and relaying messages.
• Providing information to callers, greeting persons entering UniFirst and directing individuals to correct destination.
• Ensuring knowledge of personnel whereabouts and maintaining exact and complete sign-out/sign-in procedures for consumers and on-site staff.
• Dealing with queries or requests from the customer, public and HR personnel.
• Providing general clerical and administrative support to all levels in the HR Department.
• Scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, maintaining appointment diary either electronically or manually
• Preparing letters and documents, receiving and sorting out e-mail and deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in administrative or clerical activities is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures.
• Strong keyboard/switchboard skills.
• Good communication skills and professional personal presentation.
• Ability to manage information of employees.
• Great attention to detail and stress tolerance.

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. 

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.

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