Receptionist Temp Jobs in Federal Way, WA (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Receptionist - TempJob Description
The Receptionist (Temp) provides front desk support by answering incoming calls, greeting visitors, and handling mail to ensure a professional and welcoming first point of contact. This role supports daily administrative activities and helps maintain smooth office operations.
Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls promptly and route them to the appropriate person or department.
• Greet walk-in customers and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and packages.
• Provide general administrative support to the office as needed.
• Maintain a tidy and organized reception area.
• Assist with basic receptionist and secretarial tasks to support daily office functions.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative or phone-based role.
• Proven receptionist or front desk experience with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multi-line phones and handle calls efficiently.
• Experience handling mail and basic office correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to greet and assist customers and visitors effectively.
• Basic administrative support skills, including organizing and prioritizing tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in receptionist, secretarial, or administrative support positions.
• Comfort working in a customer-facing environment.
• Strong communication skills, both in person and over the phone.

Work Environment
This is a temporary, on-site reception role in a professional office setting. The position involves working at the front desk, using office phones and basic office equipment, and interacting frequently with visitors, customers, and team members throughout the day. The work requires maintaining a neat and presentable appearance suitable for a front-facing office environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fife, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Fife,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.
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