Bilingual - Spanish Receptionist

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The primary duties of the receptionist are to answer phone calls, greet visitors, and maintain the supply closet.

• Responsible for creating and issuing employee security access badges to the building.
• Activate and deactivate employee access badges as necessary.
• Ensure phones are covered during breaks and lunch and ensure coverage when out of the office for any reason.
• Instruct and train new relief employees on the phone system and procedures. Provide printed manual for reference.
• Work with the Security Guard on Lobby Coverage.
• Answer incoming calls.
• Receptionist is responsible for answering all phone calls and directing to the appropriate party. Requires knowledge of company and departments, and their responsibilities to effectively transfer calls to the right individual.
• Deal with difficult callers from various people and sales services. Work professionally with these individuals to ensure proper handling of the calls.
• Provides callers with directions, phone number and addresses as requested.
• Notifies technical support when phone system is down, and works with the repair service to trouble shoot issues on the system.
• Greets guests and notifies employees of their arrival. Ensures the guests sign in and out as required. Directs them to the appropriate location within the building.
• Signs vendor work orders and notifies Executive Assistant when vendor needs to discuss repairs.
• Receives in package deliveries and notifies Mail Room of arrival
• Responsible for inventory of office supplies. Orders stock supplies, as well as those requested by employees within the building. Challenges the office supply company on pricing.
• Receives in the office supplies, and notifies employees of delivery.
• Handles returns, invoicing and credits for all office supplies.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bilingual - Spanish required
• Able to work from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Ability to learn and use relevant internal computer applications
• Professional demeanor and problem solving skills
• Ability to use 10-key by touch preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) preferred
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Able to coordinate multiple activities and follow through with commitments
• Good oral and written communication skills and participate well in a team environment
• Must be highly motivated and results oriented, with a strong attention to detail
• Must be organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be 18 yrs. or older to apply
• High school graduate/GED required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

* Short and Long Term Disability

* 401K with matching contribution

* Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

* Employee Assistance Program

* Wellness Program

* Educational Assistance Program

* Paid Vacation and holidays

* Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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