Receptionist

Location: 

Elwood, IL, US, 60421

Job Description

Stepan is seeking a Receptionist at our Millsdale Manufacturing facility located in Elwood, IL, a southern suburb of Chicago.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Main point of contact for external traffic.
    • Responsible for connecting them to the appropriate Stepan representatives.
    • Facilitates the reviewing of safety requirements (video) and tracks information to meet site requirements.
    • Updates and maintains reception check-in system.
    • Creates and distributes badges to visitors and contractors. 
    •  Tracks associated information. 
  • Prepares FRC (PPE) for all plant tours.
    • Maintains ample supply and places orders when needed.
  •  Mail responsibilities:
    • Sorts and sends out mail via both inter-office and U.S. Postal Service.
    • Takes over corporate mail and anything that needs to be shipped out of the plant to the sample room for processing.
  • Handles uniform inquiries, billing, locker assignments and general questions.
  • Updates phone and mail lists for distribution in Employee databases and local drives.
  • Maintains and orders office and coffee supplies for the site.
  • Completes check requests and adds postage when needed.
  • Point of contact for safety accountability when needed during an emergency.  
  • Books or reserves conference rooms when needed.
  • Updates and maintains Company Communication sources (e.g., display monitors, bulletin boards, plant wide emails). 
  • Assists in administrative tasks for various departments across the site (e.g., Human Resources and Quality Control).
  • Manages security access control badges for the site employee and contractors.
  • Manages site visitor sign in and sign out program.
  • Participate and maintain compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC+ and others.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•    Minimum of 1 year of customer service experience.
•    Strong customer focus.
•    Basic skills in Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
•    Ability to learn new systems.
•    Good relationship building and collaboration skills.
•    Flexibility in work hours as needed. 
 

Education

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

 

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

 

 

 

Stepan is a global specialty and intermediate chemical manufacturer that has been serving a broad range of industries for over 90 years. Today, Stepan is a $2.7 billion revenue company. Our continued success is driven by the passion and commitment of our 2,500+ employees around the world.

Why Work At Stepan?

  1. Stable & Growing
  2. Collaborative Environment
  3. Make a Difference & Be Recognized
  4. Committed to Safety & Sustainability
  5. Value Driven Culture

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