Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

• Answer incoming telephone calls, determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department.
• First point of contact with general public. Greet visitors, customers, and vendors in friendly and professional manner when they visit the office.
• Self-motivated, team-player with “can-do” attitude, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Must have a professional attitude, be punctual, adaptable, maintain positive customer relations and act in a courteous and respectful manner at all times.
• Provide general administrative support to various departments.
• Proactive in creating, maintaining, and promoting a pleasant, clean, and organized reception area and work environment.
• Order, receive, organize, and maintain office supplies.
• Run miscellaneous office errands.
• Provides email communication to main office and as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of customer service or administrative/office management experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, perform a variety of work assignments, and manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment (PC, fax machine, printers, copiers, calculators, postage meter, etc.)
• Must have experience in administrative support and functions, with strong computer skills, strong data entry skills, and experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Outlook, Word and other office applications.
• Good organizational skills and time management.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with a variety of customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• A valid Montana driver’s license with a clean driving record. This position may require some travel.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Knife River-Mountain Region offers a 401(k) as well as COMPANY PAID medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents. Paid time off (PTO) offered after 90 days successful employment.

Resume Required.

We are a drug free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to background check.

You may apply online at www.kniferiver.com/careers