Receptionist & Administrative Support

Sanmina Corporation; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation in Fremont, California is seeking a Receptionist & Administrative Support to be the face and voice of the company. The role balances professional communication with strong organization to ensure daily operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities include front-desk duties, managing calls, scheduling, mail, and basic AV setup. ITAR facility requires US citizenship or lawful permanent residency; equal opportunity employer status is noted.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in front desk, receptionist, customer service, or administrative support.
• High accuracy in managing schedules, documents, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check in visitors, clients, and vendors professionally.
• Manage incoming calls, route to appropriate personnel, and take messages.
• Maintain a clean and organized reception area and lobby.
• Receive and distribute mail and deliveries; assist with meeting coordination.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Multi-line phone system

Job description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose:

The Receptionist & Administrative Support role serves as the primary face and voice of the company, managing front-desk operations while delivering essential administrative support across departments. This role requires a balance of professional communication, strong organization, and multi-tasking abilities to ensure daily business operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

Front Desk & Customer Service

• Welcome and check in visitors, clients, and vendors in a professional and friendly manner.


• Manage incoming phone calls, route calls to appropriate personnel, and take clear, concise messages.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area and lobby.

Administrative Support

• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail, packages, and incoming deliveries.


• Manage office calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meeting room bookings.


• Assist with meeting preparation, including ordering catering and setting up AV equipment.


• Prepare documents, spreadsheet reports, and basic presentations as requested.

Office Operations

• Monitor and maintain inventory of office supplies, breakroom items, and stationery; place reorders proactively.


• Coordinate maintenance and routine service with facility management and service vendors.


• Maintain digital and physical filing systems, ensuring complete confidentiality for sensitive records.

Education and Experience:

• 3 years of experience in a front desk receptionist, customer service, or administrative support role.


• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or administrative certification preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace. Familiarity with multi-line phone systems is preferred.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational abilities and acute attention to detail; high reliability, punctuality

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $24.00 - $29.00