Office Associate

AppleOne Employment Services; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in West Hartford, CT is seeking a dependable Office Associate for a temp opportunity. The role focuses on mailroom, reception, switchboard, and general office services to keep daily operations organized.

You will manage mail, process digital mail, restock supplies, handle calls on the switchboard, and provide clerical support. The position is contract/temporary with standard daytime hours, ideal for an administrative professional seeking reliable, team-oriented work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of mail services experience in an office environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily mailroom functions, including shipping, receiving, sorting, and routing mail and parcels.
• Process digital mail by preparing, sorting, scanning, and directing items into the appropriate department queues.
• Restock office supplies throughout the workplace and submit weekly inventory sheets for replenishment.
• Answer incoming phone calls, handle switchboard responsibilities, and route calls to the appropriate departments.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support and complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Professional phone presence

Customer service oriented

Team player

Reliability

Initiative

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable and service-oriented Office Associate for a temp opportunity in West Hartford, CT. This role is ideal for an administrative professional with mailroom, reception, switchboard, or office services experience who enjoys keeping daily operations organized and running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily mailroom functions, including shipping, receiving, sorting, and routing mail and parcels.
• Process digital mail by preparing, sorting, scanning, and directing items into the appropriate department queues.
• Restock office supplies throughout the workplace and submit weekly inventory sheets for replenishment.
• Answer incoming phone calls, handle switchboard responsibilities, and route calls to the appropriate departments.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support and complete additional duties as assigned.

Compensation

• Pay rate: $17 to $17.50 per hour.
• Job type: Contract/Temporary.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
• Location: West Hartford, CT.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of prior mail services experience in an office environment required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills and a professional phone presence.
• Excellent customer service skills with a team-oriented and service-focused mindset.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Professional demeanor, appearance, and attitude.
• Resourceful, motivated, and willing to ask questions and take initiative.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.