Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk Receptionist

Be the welcoming face of a busy manufacturing facility where great customer service, organization, and reliability make a difference every day. This Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys helping people, keeping an office organized, and creating a professional first impression.

You’ll greet and assist visitors, vendors, truck drivers, and guests, prepare visitors and groups for factory tours, answer and route incoming calls, distribute mail and deliveries, maintain office and supply areas, complete accurate data entry, and provide general administrative support. The ideal candidate brings front desk, receptionist, clerical, administrative, or customer service experience, along with strong attention to detail, basic computer and Outlook skills, professionalism, dependability, and the ability to confidently manage daily visitors while keeping the front office running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, vendors, and guests in a professional and friendly manner.
• Prepare visitors and groups for factory tours, including occasional tours for out-of-town guests.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls as needed, including assisting truck drivers who experience gate access issues.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and professional appearance of the front office.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels in office and supply closets.
• Perform accurate data entry, primarily standard typing with limited 10-key work.
• Support general administrative and office duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Essential Skills

• Strong customer service mindset with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Solid data entry and basic computer skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and reliable.
• Ability to manage varying levels of foot traffic (approximately 10 visitors per day on average, with occasional group tours).
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with front desk, clerical, and filing tasks.
• Proficiency in customer service, administrative support, and administrative assistance.
• Experience as a receptionist or in a secretarial role.
• Familiarity with Outlook and general administration.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The role involves working at the front desk with moderate daily foot traffic. Phone calls are generally light, with occasional calls related to gate access. You will interact with employees, vendors, visitors, and truck drivers as they enter the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Folsom, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Folsom, CA.