Front Desk Receptionist

Aston Carter; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist for an onsite role in Folsom, CA. The position runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, supporting a busy facility with visitor greeting, mail, and basic admin tasks.

Ideal candidates have front desk or clerical experience, strong customer service, attention to detail, and proficiency with Outlook and standard office software. This contract-to-hire role emphasizes reliability and professional representation.

Qualifications

• Front desk/reception experience or related clerical background.
• Strong customer service mindset with professional demeanor.
• Basic computer and Outlook skills; accurate data entry ability.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, vendors, and guests professionally.
• Prepare visitors for factory tours and assist with group tours.
• Answer and route incoming calls; assist truck drivers with gate access issues.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries.
• Maintain front office cleanliness and organization.
• Monitor stock levels in office and supply closets.
• Perform accurate data entry with limited 10-key work.
• Support supervisor with general admin duties.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Dependable

Foot traffic management

Team player

Tools

Outlook

10-key

Job description

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.

Youll 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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Folsom,CA.

About Aston Carter

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 [e-mail] ([e-mail]) 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.