Receptionist

Job Description

TMC Transportation is the nation’s largest employee-owned, open deck transportation company. Founded in 1972, and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states. If you’re seeking a rewarding career at a dynamic company built on integrity, innovation and dedication to quality and customer service, then join us in our Destination of Excellence.

 TMC Offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Ownership - ESOP!
• Generous Vacation Package

TMC Transportation has an immediate full-time opening for a Receptionist working out of our office in Des Moines, Iowa.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of the Receptionist is to be responsible for serving as the face of TMC Transportation. This role will be responsible for handling various administrative functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet business customers, job applicants, and other visitors
• Responsible for answering all incoming calls: screen calls to determine nature of business, route to proper recipient, take and relay messages as needed, answer questions about TMC and provide callers with requested information
• Oversee incoming and outgoing mail; on mail arrival: sort, eliminate junk mail and identify highest priority, place incoming mail in appropriate interoffice mail slot, sign for priority packages as they arrive and notify recipients; weigh mail to determine that postage is correct and affix postage on all outgoing mail with postage meter
• Respond to requests for employment verifications and direct to appropriate venue

• Maintain the Pitney Bowes Postage Equipment and purchasing necessary supplies
• Inventory and ordering of all USPS mailing products and UPS shipping envelopes and packages
• Responsible for requesting monthly refill postage
• Prepare Toner recycling for our HP Business Rewards Membership

• Perform other clerical duties as needed

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1-2 years recent clerical related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong computer knowledge with Microsoft Office products (word, excel, outlook)
• Able to function in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to work independently with minimal to no supervision
• Able to plan and organize, be attentive to detail, and have strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to speak and hear clearly in a high volume telephone environment.
• Must be able to sit and use telephone and computer, simultaneously, for extended periods of time.