Receptionist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Receptionist
Job Description

This full-time Receptionist role serves as the first point of contact for callers and visitors, providing professional customer service while supporting daily office operations. The position involves managing a high volume of incoming calls, greeting and assisting visitors, and performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to keep the office running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Answer, screen, and route a high volume of incoming phone calls to the appropriate department or team member.
• Place callers on hold when necessary and manually route calls in a calm and professional manner.
• Greet and assist visitors, customers, vendors, and delivery personnel, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience.
• Order and maintain office and breakroom supplies to ensure adequate stock and smooth daily operations.
• Distribute incoming mail and coordinate outgoing shipments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist with filing, data entry, document preparation, and recordkeeping to support office organization and compliance.
• Support various departments with administrative and clerical tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area at all times.
• Perform other general office duties as needed to support daily business operations.

• 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably in a front desk or receptionist role.
• Proven customer service skills, both in-person and over the phone.
• Experience handling high call volume in a professional environment.
• Comfort placing callers on hold and manually routing calls to the correct contact or department.
• Ability to multitask effectively and handle frequent interruptions while maintaining accuracy and composure.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Excel and general office systems.
• Strong communication skills and a professional phone manner.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing environments is beneficial.

• Previous experience in customer-facing roles such as reception, front desk, or customer service.
• Industry experience in construction or manufacturing environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple departments.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic office setting.

This is a full-time, seasonal position running through October 31 with the potential for extension based on business needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role is based in an office environment that supports construction and manufacturing operations, with frequent interaction with internal teams, customers, vendors, and delivery personnel. The reception area is expected to remain clean, organized, and professional, reflecting a welcoming and businesslike atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Spokane, WA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.