Front Desk Receptionist and Administration

About this job 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 MondayFriday, 7:00 AM3:30 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.

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.

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.

Strong customer service mindset with a friendly, professional demeanor.

Solid data entry and basic computer skills.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. 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 click.appcast.io 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.

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