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ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST

Carter Machinery Company, Inc
vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Salem
Apr 06, 2025
Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C. is hiring an Assistant-Receptionist in Salem, Virginia at our corporate headquarters. The Assistant (Receptionist) is responsible for greeting customers, visitors and guests; determining nature of business and directing visitors to the appropriate location; operating the switchboard and maintaining telephone listing information. The Assistant-Receptionist also provides clerical assistance to the Human Resources. Seeking candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in an office environment preferred. Requirements for the Assistant position include: Excellent verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Professional demeanor. Strong administrative skills. Good computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook). Excellent organizational skills with ability to coordinate tasks with competing demands. Must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment. Must be able to handle high volume calls and maintain professional demeanor. Must be able to work additional hours as needed to meet customer demands. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Promote a positive customer experience. Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way. Physical requirements must be met for the Assistant job, including regularly being required to sit for prolonged periods of time, and talk or hear. The employee is often required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned. Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance. Paid time off. 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%. Life and disability insurance. In-house training instructors/programs. Tuition reimbursement. Employee referral bonus program. Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks. Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law - are encouraged to apply. Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)