Summary
The Receptionist will manage the office and handle duties for upper management. This individual must be efficient and comfortable being a member of a team. The ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative support, is essential in this position. Duties may include fielding telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, creating spreadsheets and presentations, and filing. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, Internet research abilities, and effective communication skills are required. They should be resourceful, good problem solver and organized. Assuring a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Distribute letters, faxes, and forms
- Develop and maintain a filing system
- Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
- Maintain contact lists
- Book travel arrangements
- Submit and reconcile expense reports
- Provide general support to visitors
- Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients
- Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Effective communication skills
- 0-1 year’s experience as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
- Solid understanding of MS Office
- High School Diploma/GED or above
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to drive to work as needed
Preferred Education and Experience
- 2+ years of experience in front desk/office reception support
- BS degree in Business Administration or related field
- Advanced aptitude with MS Office
- Available to speak, read and write in Chinese mandarin will be a plus but not necessary
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
CRRC Sifang America
CRRC Sifang America is an Illinois-based subsidiary of CRRC Corporation Limited. CRRC Corporation Limited, the parent company, is a world leader in the designing, engineering and manufacturing of advanced passenger rail vehicles and high-speed trains. Headquartered in Beijing, China, CRRC Corporation Limited has 46 wholly-owned & majority-owned subsidiaries. They are a global innovator in rail car and locomotive construction and maintenance.
In 2016, CRRC Sifang America was awarded a contract by the Chicago Transit Authority to supply 846 new railcars.
CRRC Sifang America recently constructed a state-of-the-art production facility on the city’s southeast side, returning railcar manufacturing to Chicago after a 50-year absence.
Company Website: www.crrcsifangamerica.com
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