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Receptionist

Receptionist

Ultimate StaffingSan Mateo County, CA, United States
20 days ago
Salary
$23.00–$25.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Ultimate Staffing is hiring for a Receptionist to join a fantastic company! We are looking for an outgoing and professional Receptionist to start ASAP. Training will be in Fremont for 1-2 months, but once completed the role will sit in South San Jose, CA. APPLY NOW!!

Job Title : Receptionist

Hours : Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Contract-to-Hire

Start ASAP

Pay Range : $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits + Weekly Pay

Position Summary

The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, providing outstanding customer service and administrative support. This role is responsible for managing front desk operations, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment, enforcing visitor and employee identification procedures, and handling a variety of office support tasks. Additional administrative responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet visitors professionally and direct them appropriately.
  • Answer and route incoming telephone calls to the appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area.
  • Enforce security procedures, including visitor sign-in, issuing badges, and monitoring logbooks.
  • Notify staff of guest arrivals and ensure smooth visitor flow.
  • Respond to visitor inquiries or direct them to the appropriate resource.
  • Maintain and update employee and department directories.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) for daily administrative tasks.
  • Set up meeting and conference rooms as needed.
  • Perform light cleaning duties occasionally, maintaining tidiness of shared areas.
  • Assist with filing, archiving, and purging documents as required.
  • Operate standard office equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, and printers.
  • Support general administrative duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in an office or administrative support role.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Strong customer service orientation with excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional.
  • Strong attendance record and punctuality required.
  • Comfortable handling pressure and maintaining a pleasant, helpful demeanor at all times.
  • Key Competencies

  • Customer-focused approach
  • Clear and professional communication
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Strong phone etiquette
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
  • Professional appearance and conduct
  • Positive and proactive attitude
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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    Receptionist • San Mateo County, CA, United States