Description

Receptionist

 At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

 Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Receptionist for Pilgrim’s in Lufkin, Texas.

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Receptionist to greet, identify, and direct visitors. Maintains a log of visitors. Alerts appropriate party of visitor arrival. Arranges for escort as appropriate. May provide clerical assistance such as typing, data entry and daily reports. If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in dynamic settings and enjoys making a direct impact, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company committed to excellence. 

 Responsibilities:

• Operates a telephone switchboard or console system to relay incoming, outgoing, and intersystem calls.
• Greets visitors, determines the nature of visitors' business, and provides appropriate information.
• Keeps a log of visitors and/or issues visitor passes.
• Takes messages, may make future appointments, and/or maintain appointment log.
• Performs incidental clerical work that requires typing, sorting, or collating capability.

 What You’ll Need:

• Follow instructions, with minimal problem solving. 
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). 
• Works under close supervision of simple, routine duties.  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred (Word, Excel, etc)
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners
• Able to work evenings and weekends as required

 Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $34,255.00 to $38,538.20, based upon experience.  
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures 

 The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

 About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

 Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. 

 Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets 

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.