Receptionist

Qualifications
Applicant must be able to multi-task, be organized and attentive to detail, and personable
Experience with receiving guests and customers in a friendly manner and as being the first impression of the company
Knowledgeable in the use of computers, particularly with competency in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office products
Good communication and organization skills are important
Ability to multi-task is essential
Must be able to lift or move packages weighing up to 50 lbs
Minimum of high school diploma and three years of receptionist or similar experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DOD security clearance
Responsibilities
Opening and securing the main entrances to the corporate facility in the morning and evening
Greeting visitors in a friendly and welcoming manner, signing and badging them in as necessary
Answering phones and directing calls
Sorting mail deliveries and placing in mailboxes
Ordering office supplies and stocking supply areas
Ensuring facility common areas and conference rooms are clean and in order
Receiving and signing for deliveries and ensuring that receiving logs are updated appropriately
Assisting with the scheduling and arrangement of conference rooms and related resources
Ordering and setting up meals/snacks for meetings, seminars and conferences
Filing paperwork as may be required or directed
Responsible for preparing labels and arranging for the shipment of documents and packages and may be asked to arrange for certain ground shipments
Other administrative duties as may be required
Job description
Applied Physical Sciences Corp (APS) is seeking an experienced receptionist for its Groton, CT office. Applicant must be able to multi-task, be organized and attentive to detail, and personable.

Job Responsibilities:
• Opening and securing the main entrances to the corporate facility in the morning and evening
• Greeting visitors in a friendly and welcoming manner, signing and badging them in as necessary
• Answering phones and directing calls
• Sorting mail deliveries and placing in mailboxes
• Ordering office supplies and stocking supply areas
• Ensuring facility common areas and conference rooms are clean and in order
• Receiving and signing for deliveries and ensuring that receiving logs are updated appropriately
• Assisting with the scheduling and arrangement of conference rooms and related resources
• Ordering and setting up meals/snacks for meetings, seminars and conferences
• Filing paperwork as may be required or directed
• Responsible for preparing labels and arranging for the shipment of documents and packages and may be asked to arrange for certain ground shipments
• Other administrative duties as may be required

Experience/Requirements:
• Experience with receiving guests and customers in a friendly manner and as being the first impression of the company
• Knowledgeable in the use of computers, particularly with competency in the use of Microsoft Windows and Office products
• Good communication and organization skills are important
• Ability to multi-task is essential
• Must be able to lift or move packages weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum of high school diploma and three years of receptionist or similar experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers a small company environment including competitive salary, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions. This position is open in the Groton, CT office.

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DOD security clearance.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application online at www.aphysci.com, fax them to 860-4+5-1744, Attn: Human Resources, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.

Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Disability/Protected Vet