Front Desk Receptionist

Description We are seeking a dependable and customer-focused Front Desk Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for our facility. This role is ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others, takes pride in maintaining an organized and professional workspace, and brings strong attention to detail. The receptionist plays a key role in creating a positive first impression for visitors, vendors, and guests. Key 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 Additional Skills & Qualifications 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
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 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Folsom,CA. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® 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.

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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.

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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.

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