• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Input data and create reports in accordance with company procedures.
• Greet visitors and callers, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate persons in a professional manner.
• Make copies of correspondence and other printed material as needed.
• Open, read, route, and distribute incoming material.
• Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
• Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.
• Manage stockrooms and keep inventories replenished.
• Review work to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed.
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
• Marketing- assist marketing with task.

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Confidentiality.
• Planning and organizing.
• Time management.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Reliability.

• Knowledge and experience of relevant software applications - spreadsheets, word processing, and database Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar and other English language skills.
• Proven experience of producing correspondence and documents.

With over 30 years of experience, American Surplus Inc. has built a trusted reputation for exceeding customers' material handling needs. American Surplus Inc. works earnestly to match each customer with the specific new or used material handling equipment they require. Offering the most competitive prices on the market today puts American Surplus Inc. among the top retailers for new and used material handling products. American Surplus Inc. takes pride in knowing customers feel comfortable calling to discuss their current and future plans. A trained sales staff has proven to work one on one with each business owner, ensuring they receive the product that best accomplishes the task being performed. Visit our warehouse and take a look at the new and used equipment American Surplus Inc. has to offer prior to purchase. A member of our sales team will gladly give you a tour around the massive 530,000 square foot facility. Feel free to swing by our East Providence, RI location. Our doors are always open.