Receptionist

Job Title: ReceptionistJob Description

The Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and employees while providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day office operations. This role requires strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, clients, and vendors in a courteous, professional, and welcoming manner.
• Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls and emails to the appropriate contacts or departments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting reception area that reflects a professional office environment.
• Perform general clerical duties including filing, data entry, copying, scanning, and document management.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, correspondence, and presentations as needed.
• Maintain office calendars and support coordination of internal communications and scheduling.
• Order and manage office supplies and inventory to ensure adequate stock and timely replenishment.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, and deliveries.
• Support internal departments with administrative tasks and special projects as requested.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative support role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a professional and efficient manner.
• Customer service mindset with a courteous and helpful approach.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the industry of rebar, wire mesh, or other steel products is a strong plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a small onsite team.
• Interest in professional growth, with potential opportunities for advancement.
• Reliability and consistency in maintaining office processes and procedures.

Work Environment

This role is based in a small facility with around eight onsite employees and is located at the front desk, serving as the central point of contact for the office. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. The dress code is business casual, reflecting a professional yet comfortable office setting. The environment offers paid holidays during the contract period and the potential for growth, as previous reception staff have advanced into other roles.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of York, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.