Clerk

Americold; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold in Vineland, NJ is seeking an organized administrative assistant to perform clerical tasks, answer phones, manage records, process documents, and support office operations. Occasional travel may be required.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or 1 year of work experience). Strong communication, customer service, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, filing systems, and basic data entry are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or minimum 1 year of work experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer service in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members in writing and speaking.
• Experience with filing systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, calculators, desktop computers, and photocopiers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
• Communicate with customers, employees, and others to provide information, take orders, and address concerns.
• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities and business transactions.
• Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks and process documents.
• Manage calendars, arrange appointments, and maintain filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems.
• Operate office machines such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers; organize materials as needed.
• Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information and respond to requests.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Office

Calculators

Photocopiers

Job description

What You'll Do

You will perform a variety of clerical tasks including answering telephones, managing records, processing documents, and maintaining office systems. Responsibilities also include organizing materials, managing calendars, and supporting office operations through filing, inventory, and correspondence. Occasional travel may be required for business purposes.

Essential Functions

• Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
• Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to provide information, take orders, and address concerns.
• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities and business transactions.
• Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks and process documents.
• Manage calendars, arrange appointments, and maintain filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems.
• Operate office machines such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers; organize materials as needed.
• Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information and respond to requests.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or minimum 1 year of work experience required.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer service in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members in both written and verbal formats.
• Experience with filing systems, Warehouse Management Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, calculators, desktop computers, and photocopiers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and respond appropriately to feedback.

Physical Requirements

• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.
• Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others, verbally and/or in writing.
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
• May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is min $18.50 hourly. Rate may vary based on work location.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.