Office Assistant

Busch Products•Syracuse, NY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Employee-Owned Premier Countertop Company is looking for an Office Assistant for a growing company in Syracuse. This role involves assisting various departments with clerical needs, greeting customers, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will be organized, communicative, and able to handle a variety of tasks efficiently.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 2 years of relevant office, administrative, clerical experience and/or experience required.
Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Organizing and coordinating skills.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or inventory control.
Skilled in the use of operating basic office equipment.
Word processing and/or data entry skills.
Ability to work every other weekend and shift work.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer a multi-line telephone, direct calls to the appropriate staff person or voice mail.
Take and or distribute messages in a timely and professional manner.
Greet office visitors/customers in a professional and friendly manner.
Provide literature or product materials as requested or notify staff person that his/her appointment has arrived.
Offer and/or prepare refreshments for visitors, as requested.
Distribute incoming faxes to employees.
Compose and or type a variety of office correspondence including letters, memos, and other documents using word processing software as requested.
Assist sales staff with customers including but not limited to setting up appointments, contacting customers and or verifying customer information, as requested.
Assist in the receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies.
Perform a variety of general administrative duties as requested including photocopying, faxing, and data entry.
Perform related duties as requested to support department and or company objectives.
Contribute to the overall success of the company by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook.