Receptionist

Since 1953 Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure betterhomesand better businesses. We exist to make our customers complex projects simple successful and sustainable. We proactively solve problemsadaptand grow to continuously serve our customerscommunitiesand each other. Ferguson a Fortune 500 company is proud to provide best-in-class productsserviceand capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical Facilities Supply Fire and Fabrication HVAC Industrial Residential Trade Residential Building and Remodel Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36000 associates across 1700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates whooperatewith the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is now seeking aReceptionistto join our team!

This positionis responsible fora range of diverse administrative and staff functions including reception mailroom services administrative supportservicesand limitedscopeproject management. This position will be encouraged toparticipatein projects with members of other teams working closely with HR Communications OperationsIT& Facilities.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary gatekeeper for all Associate Vendor Delivery Prospective Associate and Guest visitors; greeting and directing as.

• Assistin ensuring all building access and enhanced health screening policies are followed.

• Helpmaintainworkplace security by issuing visitor badges and access cards as necessary andmaintainingvisitor managementsystem.

• Perform routine administrative activities according to the organizations established procedures. These activities may include answering telephones taking messages photocopying operating officeequipmentandmaintainingoffice or breakroom supplies or other inventories.

• Gather compile and verify information and enter it accurately into documents such as reports presentations or forms; and/or office systems such as databases or spreadsheets.

• Maintain related equipment and records and prepare purchase orders for necessary supplies.

• Monitor review and approve standard expenditures to ensure the activities of the office are conducted within established budgets.

• Communicate with external equipment suppliers (for example vendors for printer/copiers coffee machines beer kegs etc.) to arrange equipment service and repair.

• Coordinate Mail & Delivery services; receive sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail. Coordinate directly with carriers and the Postal Service as needed.

• Assistin the coordination of the hiring process and first day experience for new associates.

• Assistin the coordination of Hospitality and Associate Recognition events.

• Respond to or redirect routine inquiries from external or internal sources about the organization its activities or processes promptly and accurately.

• Maintains a safe clean and professional lobby and reception area.

• Participate in relevant associate meetings and communicate any concerns to management.

Qualifications:

• Preference for 2 years of experience in similar positions.

• Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and self-motivation.

• Proventrack recordof taking ownership and driving results; disciplined self-starter.

• Ability to think on your feet and provide real-time analysis and realistic solutions.

• Ability tomaintainconfidential and sensitive information.

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Superior time management and organizational skills.

• Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Adaptable and able to move with changes whilemaintaininga positive attitude.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to efficientlyoperatecomputers tablets and mobile devices.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office software (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Access etc.)is.

• Ability to effectively use postal and shipping/receiving systems.

*Pre-employment drug and background screening*

At Ferguson we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed toa holistic approachtowards benefits plans and programs that support the mentalphysicaland financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health dental vision paid time off life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs including mental health coverage gender affirming and family building benefits paid parental leave associate discounts community involvement opportunities and more!