Receptionist/Admin Jobs

It’s your time, make it matter.
At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.
Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.
You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Peterson Cat has a need for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant at our Eugene, OR location.
Summary
The Receptionist receives customer phone communication, mail from internal and external customers, and walk-in customers and directs them to the appropriate department and/or person in a professional and timely manner. The Receptionist also provides administrative and clerical support to other departments as directed.
Essential Job Functions
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Answer all incoming calls to switchboard, then direct to the appropriate person, taking messages and transferring to another person or department when needed.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail.
• When appropriate, maintain petty cash in accordance with company accounting standards.
• Keep updated on department and personnel changes to minimize customer frustrations and to direct customers and callers swiftly to the correct person.
• Communicate with site personnel to keep updated on who is on site during the workday.
• Maintain inventory and appropriate stock level for office and other supplies as assigned.
• Use professional terminology and tone to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Treat all internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
• Greet all arriving customers and direct them to the appropriate person or department based on their needs.

Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; previous reception and/or clerical experience is helpful.
Peterson Machinery Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.