Receptionist - Kent, WA
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Virtual Assistant/ Remote Admin
Job
#26-207
LocationKent, Washington, United States
Pay Range$24.00 - $25.00 per hour
SummaryOur Receptionists play a pivotal role at Columbia Distributing. This position is the first point of contact for all visitors.
Primary Responsibilities- Answer phones promptly and greet external and internal customers as first point of contact for the company and correctly transfer callers to appropriate person/department, when applicable
- Represent the company in a professional manner when dealing with all telephone calls and visitors
- Receive and distribute mail to appropriate boxes
- Manage and distribute any assigned reports
- Provide excellent customer service to assigned accounts
- Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with throughout your job
- Accurately clock in and out, adhering to state labor laws
- Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned by Office Manager
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company's Core Values at all times
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
- High attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suites
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Work EnvironmentThis job operates indoors.
Physical Demands- Lift/carry up to 20 lbs, repetitively
- Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
- Climb stairs
This is a full-time position. Typically working hours are between 8am and 5pm.
TravelLocal travel only
RequiredEducation and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 18 years of age
Education and Experience
- One (1) year of administrative/receptionist experience
- Experience with an AS400 system
- Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
- Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
- Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses].
Non-Exempt
Reports toOffice Manager
BenefitsPaid Vacation and Sick Days Holiday Pay Competitive Health Insurance Plans 401(k) with company matching Short-Term Disability and More Benefits may not be available for positions covered under active CBA, seasonal, or part-time.
AAP/EEO StatementColumbia Distributing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please contact the Human Resources Dept. at or email if you have questions regarding reasonable accommodations.
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