Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood products manufacturing and specialty wood products distribution facilities. Our manufacturing facilities include two plywood and three lumber manufacturing sites. These facilities are in Mississippi and Louisiana. The distribution side of our organization includes twenty-four wood product distribution locations. These facilities are in eighteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States.
We are looking for a front desk representative to undertake all receptionist and clerical duties at the front desk of our main entrance. You will be the “face” of the company for all visitors and will be responsible for the first impression we make. This position will be responsible for making sure that inbound mail is delivered to appropriate parties and outbound mail is sent in a timely manner. Other duties include ordering supplies, keeping up with the general upkeep of our company vans, assisting in the organizing and ordering of group lunches/celebrations/etc., and running errands as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for greeting and assisting guests that enter the building.
- Organize incoming mail, scan in required invoices/statements, distribute mail, collect outgoing mail, meter outgoing mail (as necessary), and put outgoing mail in mailbox by gate.
- Keep track of supplies inventory in breakroom areas.
- Order supplies needed for office storerooms within building.
- Manage van check-in/check-out log for corporate vans and schedule oil changes and interior/exterior cleanings as needed.
- Assist in the planning and ordering of group lunches, morale events, etc.
- Run errands as needed for Hood Industries in corporate van. This includes going to post office, delivering meals or packages as needed.
** Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels of an organization.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Prior experience in clerical/data entry function.
- General experience with basic computer functions and peripherals (email, scanners, Microsoft applications).
Additional Information:
Hood Industries only offer 401K benefits for this position.
Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
An Equal Opportunity Employer