Receptionist

AppleOne Employment Services; Winnsboro (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Winnsboro, SC is seeking a friendly Receptionist to provide temporary phone coverage in a busy office. You will be the first point of contact, routing questions and messages to the appropriate resources, and maintaining a courteous, professional presence throughout the day.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, $15–$17 per hour, and the chance to support a service-driven team while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist, front desk, call center, customer service, or administrative experience preferred.
• Less than 1 year of experience may be considered for candidates with strong communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, pleasant, and helpful phone presence.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused throughout the day.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to handle a steady volume of incoming calls.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Direct callers to the appropriate person, department, or resource.
• Take accurate messages and relay information as needed.
• Provide basic information to callers when appropriate.
• Maintain a positive and professional phone presence when interacting with the public.
• Assist with general phone coverage and basic administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Phone presence

Reliability

Call handling

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Job description

Job Summary

Are you someone who enjoys helping others and creating a positive first impression? We are seeking a friendly, professional, and dependable Receptionist to provide temporary phone coverage in a busy environment in Winnsboro, SC. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong communication skills who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a welcoming, professional presence. As the first point of contact for incoming callers, you'll play an important role in ensuring questions, requests, and inquiries are routed efficiently to the appropriate resources. The position is perfect for a customer-focused individual who is comfortable managing a high volume of phone calls while remaining courteous, organized, and attentive throughout the day. This assignment offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule, clearly defined responsibilities, and the opportunity to support a collaborative, service-driven team. If you're looking for a straightforward role where your professionalism and people skills can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Direct callers to the appropriate person, department, or resource.
• Take accurate messages and relay information as needed.
• Provide basic information to callers when appropriate.
• Maintain a positive and professional phone presence when interacting with the public.
• Assist with general phone coverage and basic administrative tasks as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Rate: $15.00 to $17.00 per hour.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Location: Winnsboro, SC.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Previous receptionist, front desk, call center, customer service, or administrative experience preferred.
• Less than 1 year of experience may be considered for candidates with strong communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Professional, pleasant, and helpful phone presence.
• Reliable and dependable attendance.
• Ability to handle a steady volume of incoming calls.
• Comfortable interacting with the public.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and remain focused throughout the day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience answering multi-line phones or handling a high volume of incoming calls.
• Prior experience in a receptionist, administrative support, call center, or customer service role.
• Strong attention to detail when taking messages and routing calls.
• Personable, dependable, and professional approach to caller interactions.

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.