Receptionist & Office Assistant

Amazon RIVR


Job Location:

Shanghai - China

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 18 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Supply Chain

Job Summary

RIVR part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex unstructured environments such as stairs gates doors and uneven urban terrain. We believe that achieving general physical intelligence requires solving real customer problems in the real world where robots can learn from rich operational data at scale.

Following our acquisition by Amazon in March 2026 we are continuing this mission with greater reach and speed. By combining custom robot hardware onboard autonomy and cloud-based coordination RIVR part of Amazon is building the next generation of safe reliable autonomous robots for last-mile delivery.


Job Description

We are seeking a proactive detail-oriented and responsible Receptionist & Office Assistant to join our growing Shanghai office. This entry-level role is vital to ensuring a welcoming environment seamless daily operations and office workplace security. The ideal candidate will balance front desk reception duties administrative tasks and workplace security risk management to maintain a professional compliant and hazard-free office environment.

What youll be doing

  • Visitor Management: Welcome guests manage visitor registration records securely arrange seating in the waiting area and coordinate with internal hosts. Ensure visitors do not access confidential areas and place security stickers on mobile phone cameras.

  • Courier & Logistics Support: Manage incoming/outgoing deliveries. Greet couriers guide them to place packages in designated areas and promptly notify recipients. Securely hold outgoing shipments in the common area until pickup.

  • Meeting Room Maintenance: Ensure all meeting rooms are organized and clean keeping bottled water and beverages neatly arranged and adequately stocked at all times.

  • Office Procurement: Responsible for purchasing general office supplies (e.g. printing paper) and pantry snacks/refreshments.

  • Inventory Management: Supervise stock levels and maintain accurate inventories of office supplies and company swags.

  • Vendor Coordination: Assist in liaising and communicating with external office facility vendors and property management suppliers. Promptly contact property management for repairs in the event of facility malfunctions or damage.

  • Office Space Esthetics & Day-to-Day Administration: Assist with day-to-day office management sourcing and arranging soft decorations (e.g. sofas carpets culture walls). Take responsibility for the regular care and maintenance of office green plants.

  • Workplace Security Check: Conduct daily inspections before leaving the office to ensure windows doors power sources and air conditioners are securely turned off. Verify if any colleagues are working overtime guarantee water and electricity safety and eliminate potential security hazards.

  • Fire Safety & Emergency Response: Monitor the normally closed fire doors. Inspect fire doors promptly upon receiving an alarm to mitigate unauthorized entries or safety breaches. Periodically check the expiration dates of fire extinguishers and ensure they are placed in designated zones.

What you must have

  • Colleges degree or higher

  • Highly conscientious attentive to details and possesses a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

  • Proven experience or capability in collaborating communicating and coordinating with external service providers and vendors.

  • A strong mindset regarding safety and security protocols with a proactive attitude toward maintaining strict office access rules and identifying workplace hazards.

Get some bonus points

  • Fluent English reading and writing skills are a strong plus.

  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to a fast-growing tech startup environment.

RIVR part of Amazon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If youre passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.
We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

RIVR part of Amazon is a robotics company pioneering Physical AI through real-world doorstep delivery. Founded in 2024 as an ETH Zurich spin-off RIVR developed wheeled-legged robots designed to operate in complex unstructured environments such as stairs gates doors and uneven urban terrain. We belie...

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