Receptionist/Office Clerk

M. Price Distributing Co. was founded in September 1933 and is now a third generation family business.  The privately held company is a non-exclusive distributor of Anheuser-Busch products in the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg and Poquoson and the Counties of James City, York, Gloucester and Matthews.  We are the leader in beer sales in our territory and strive to continually set the standard of excellence higher and higher in our industry.

JOB SUMMARY:

As the receptionist, this position will be responsible for providing general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. This position will also be responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, mail distribution, flow of correspondence, requisition of supplies as well as additional clerical duties as described below.

1.      Answers phones promptly and courteously.  Takes accurate messages, ensures messages are delivered in a timely manner, and communicates accurate information to the appropriate employees (ie. provides driving directions to/from warehouse, takes call-in orders from customers, provides product information, etc.).  Ensures front desk and phones are covered continuously throughout the day.

2.      Greets visitors courteously and assists them as necessary. Distributes and accepts employment applications as directed by Human Resources.

3.      Performs all clerical duties as required (ie. ordering office supplies to ensure an appropriate supply of back stock, maintaining yellow pages ad, etc.).

4.      Processes daily paperwork in a timely and accurate manner (ie. updates prepaid list, pulls e-reports and distributes, pulls orders and arranges delivery times, scans invoices, tracks bills of lading, matches military tickets with end of month military ranker report, etc.).

5.      Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming mail. Coordinates the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.).

6.      Processes in-house and Anheuser-Busch reports as required ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

7.      Responsible for keeping track of and maintaining mobile phones for sales staff, issuing phones to new employees, and updating and distributing the employee contact directory.

8.      Maintains general knowledge of computer and assists drivers and other personnel when problems occur.

9.      Monitor employees daily time cards and contacts employees to receive missed time punches.

10.    Presents a professional public image and maintains a positive attitude that reflects favorably on the company.  Adheres to all ABC laws.  Maintains safe driving habits at all times and abides by all laws.

11.     All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High school graduate preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/SPECIAL TRAINING:

Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. General knowledge of computer and software programs required. Requires the ability to multi-task. Must be extremely organized. Requires good phone etiquette.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires pushing, pulling, or lifting of light objects usually weighing 50 pounds or less.  Manual dexterity, coordination, and mobility required.  Visual and hearing determinations, and mental requirements as outlined on attached Job Specifications must be met.

 
Please submit cover letter and salary requirements with resume.
Please apply online or in person.  

M. Price Distributing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an ongoing commitment to Affirmative Action and Diversity.