Part-Time Receptionist/Office Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 diversified and vertically integrated agribusiness and ocean transportation company, currently has an opening for a Receptionist/Office Assistant. As the Receptionist/Office Assistant you will support the reception desk and building management functions, in addition to other duties as described below. This is a part-time position working 20-24 hours per week (schedule TBD) and is located in the Merriam, Kansas, office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support reception desk by assisting employees/visitors and handling phone calls.
• Serve as primary contact for breakroom and micro-market vending services.
• Assist with dock deliveries, logging packages, etc.
• Support coordination of preventative and corrective building maintenance services.
• Assist with building access management and security system.
• Coordinate building emergency procedures and related training.
• Oversee fitness room, mother's room, and locker rooms.
• Support execution of employee events and activities.
• Process and oversee workspace/equipment requests.
• Crosstrain to cover duties of the primary Receptionist and the Building Manager as needed.
• Other duties and projects, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in an office environment.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• High level of professionalism with strong phone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated and able to produce quality work in an efficient manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., and the ability to quickly learn various computer program concepts and functionality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to draft concise and well-constructed building-wide emails and other correspondence.
• Requires a consistent and strong work ethic.
• Must have a high regard for confidentiality and discretion.

DIRECT REPORTS

No direct reports.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Includes a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly

required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to manipulate, handle or touch. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.