Branch Administrator

Lonestar Forklift is a customer-focused material handling equipment dealership with over 30 years of proven success and numerous branch locations across Texas. Lonestar Forklift offers new equipment, used equipment, rentals, service, parts, fleet management, and training for our customers, providing comprehensive and tailored solutions for unique business needs.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and entrepreneurial work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work. Lonestar Forklift is an integral entity of Leavitt Industrial Group.

The Opportunity

Lonestar Forklift is looking for a customer-oriented Branch Administrator to join our team in Houston, Texas. As the Branch Administrator, you will be responsible for greeting and directing customers and branch visitors in a professional and friendly manner, both in person and over the phone.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As the Branch Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing branch reception duties, including answering phone calls, collecting information, and directing walk-in visitors at the branch
• Coordinating shipments and interoffice mail
• Ordering and maintaining office supplies and marketing items
• Tracking invoices and following up with vendors on outstanding payments
• Assisting Service Dispatchers with the coordination of service jobs for Technicians
• Entering safety data into the filing system and accurately maintaining safety records
• Completing expense reports and providing administrative support to various departments including Sales, Rentals, Parts, and Service
• Managing and reconciling branch petty cash

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Previous reception or customer service experience
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, planning skills, and multitasking ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-oriented mindset, including the ability to work with internal and external customers at all job levels
• Confident self-starter and team player
• English required, Spanish an asset

Benefits & Perks

Lonestar Forklift is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• 401K matching
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

This is an onsite role based in Houston, Texas.

Lonestar Forklift would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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