Receptionist Job at Lofton Staffing and Security in Lake Charles

Job #: 308093 Title: Receptionist Location: Lake Charles, LA Salary Range: $13.00+ Position: Receptionist Description:
A receptionist's duties generally revolve around being the first point of contact for a business, managing the front desk, and providing administrative support . This includes greeting visitors, answering phones, and handling correspondence. They also schedule appointments, manage the reception area, and often assist with various clerical tasks.

Front Desk & Customer Service:

• Greeting and Welcoming: . A receptionist warmly welcomes visitors, clients, and employees, creating a positive first impression of the organization.
• Answering Phones: . They manage a multi-line phone system, answering calls, screening them, and routing them to the appropriate personnel or taking messages.
• Managing Visitors: . They direct visitors to the correct location, announce their arrival to the appropriate staff, and may manage visitor logs or access badges.
• Handling Inquiries: . They answer general questions from visitors and callers, providing information or directing them to relevant resources.
• Customer Service: . R eceptionists handle customer inquiries, complaints, and may process payments or assist with other customer-related tasks.

Administrative Support:

• Scheduling: They schedule appointments, meetings, and sometimes travel arrangements for staff.
• Mail and Correspondence: They handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and sometimes manage deliveries.
• Clerical Tasks: This may include tasks like data entry, filing, photocopying, and preparing documents.
• Office Supplies: They monitor office supply levels and may order replacements as needed.
• Maintaining the Reception Area: They ensure the reception area is clean, organized, and welcoming.

Requirements: Job Type: Temp to Hire Post Date: 08/14/2025