What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Receptionist/Admin position at Kelly?
RECEPTIONIST / MANUFACTURING ADMINISTRATOR
Rockford, Illinois | Kelly Services | Contract-to-Hire PAY
$20 per hour SCHEDULE
Monday–Friday
7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ASSIGNMENT
Approximately 3–6 months
Potential permanent hire sooner Position Overview
Kelly Services is hiring a dependable and hardworking Front Desk Receptionist / Manufacturing Administrator for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Rockford, Illinois. The assignment is expected to last approximately 3–6 months, with the possibility of permanent hire sooner based on attendance, work quality, schedule compatibility, performance, and business needs.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and understands the importance of security, confidentiality, and professionalism in a regulated manufacturing setting.
Position Summary
The Front Desk Facilities Assistant manages reception activities, coordinates visitor access, supports facility operations, and provides general administrative assistance across the organization. This role helps maintain a safe, secure, and professional workplace while supporting operations in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Send your updated resume to spisana@kellyservices.com or call Nancy at 630-506-8757
Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Trust the office staffing pioneer.
Finding the right job isn’t always easy. Kelly® Professional & Industrial takes the guesswork out of your job search by connecting you with great opportunities that work for you. That means your schedule, your interests, and your career plan. In fact, our company created the staffing industry with the goal of connecting people with great office jobs-so you could say we’re pretty good at it!
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
Rockford, Illinois | Kelly Services | Contract-to-Hire PAY
$20 per hour SCHEDULE
Monday–Friday
7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ASSIGNMENT
Approximately 3–6 months
Potential permanent hire sooner Position Overview
Kelly Services is hiring a dependable and hardworking Front Desk Receptionist / Manufacturing Administrator for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Rockford, Illinois. The assignment is expected to last approximately 3–6 months, with the possibility of permanent hire sooner based on attendance, work quality, schedule compatibility, performance, and business needs.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and understands the importance of security, confidentiality, and professionalism in a regulated manufacturing setting.
Position Summary
The Front Desk Facilities Assistant manages reception activities, coordinates visitor access, supports facility operations, and provides general administrative assistance across the organization. This role helps maintain a safe, secure, and professional workplace while supporting operations in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist visitors, customers, auditors, vendors, and government representatives.
- Manage visitor sign-in procedures, badges, and escort requirements.
- Answer and direct incoming calls, emails, and inquiries.
- Maintain a professional and organized reception area.
- Receive and distribute incoming mail, packages, and deliveries.
- Submit and monitor facility maintenance requests and work orders.
- Coordinate service visits with contractors, vendors, and maintenance providers.
- Assist with conference-room scheduling and meeting preparation.
- Monitor office, breakroom, and facility supplies; replenish as needed.
- Conduct routine facility walkthroughs and report maintenance or safety concerns.
- Maintain facility records, logs, and documentation.
- Assist with employee onboarding, including workspace and badge coordination.
- Support document management, filing, and record-retention activities.
- Provide administrative support to Operations, Facilities, Human Resources, and Leadership.
- Help coordinate customer visits, supplier meetings, audits, and special events.
- Support company security procedures and visitor-control processes.
- Maintain accurate visitor and access records.
- Protect confidential, customer, and export-controlled information.
- Assist with compliance initiatives related to ITAR, security requirements, and customer audits.
- Report security concerns, incidents, or policy violations promptly.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in reception, office administration, facilities support, or customer service.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong attention to detail and professional demeanor.
- Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial environment.
- Familiarity with visitor-management systems and facility coordination.
Send your updated resume to spisana@kellyservices.com or call Nancy at 630-506-8757
Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Trust the office staffing pioneer.
Finding the right job isn’t always easy. Kelly® Professional & Industrial takes the guesswork out of your job search by connecting you with great opportunities that work for you. That means your schedule, your interests, and your career plan. In fact, our company created the staffing industry with the goal of connecting people with great office jobs-so you could say we’re pretty good at it!
About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
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