Corporate Receptionist & Admin

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in developing, producing, and applying industrial process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is an international publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports the career growth of its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefits programs.

About The Role

Are you a people-person with a passion for creating welcoming experiences and keeping things running smoothly? Join our team as a Corporate Receptionist & Admin and become the face of our headquarters! As our first point of contact, you’ll play a key role in ensuring a professional and friendly environment for visitors and employees alike.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and assisting guests, clients, and team members with warmth and professionalism
• Managing inbound calls and directing them appropriately
• Coordinating conference room bookings and troubleshooting tech issues
• Keeping the reception area clean, safe, and organized
• Handling mail, packages, and document retention requests
• Supporting various administrative tasks including data entry, presentations, and purchase requests
• Collaborating with internal departments and external contacts like contractors and landlords
• Maintaining systems like Envoy (visitor management) and One Call (emergency evacuation)
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
• At least 1–2 years in a similar role
  
  

Required Skills

• A self-driven, dependable attitude with strong multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and web-based platforms
• Comfort working with all levels of the organization, including executive leadership
• Flexibility to support special events and adapt to changing schedules
• Must have reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and assist with occasional physical tasks related to office operations
  
  

What's In It For You

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
  
  

Quaker Houghton is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.