File Clerk (Contract)

AppleOne Employment Services; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a dependable File Clerk for a temporary, in-office project in Fountain Valley, CA. The role involves preparing and processing physical documents, removing staples, inserting separator sheets, and organizing materials for processing.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, in-office work, with project completion anticipated by the end of November.

Qualifications

• Prepare and organize files for a document processing project.
• Remove staples, insert separator sheets, and follow file preparation procedures.
• Move and handle document boxes as needed throughout the workday.
• Prior clerical, filing, records management, or document preparation experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare physical files for processing, scanning, or records organization.
• Remove staples and other fasteners from documents carefully and accurately.
• Insert separator sheets according to project instructions.
• Maintain organized document flow and follow established filing procedures.
• Lift, move, and handle 1 to 4 boxes per day, up to 35 lbs. each.
• Support the timely completion of the records project by meeting daily productivity and accuracy goals.

Skills

File prep

Staple removal

Separator sheets

Document handling

Box movement

Detail oriented

Punctuality

Independent work

Clerical experience

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable File Clerk for a temporary, in-office project in Fountain Valley, CA. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organized, hands‑on clerical work and can stay focused while preparing and processing physical documents.

The File Clerk will support a time‑sensitive records project by prepping files, removing staples, inserting separator sheets, and organizing document materials for processing. This is a great opportunity to gain administrative and records management experience in a structured office environment with clear expectations, consistent weekday hours, and a project goal scheduled for completion by the end of November.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare physical files for processing, scanning, or records organization.
• Remove staples and other fasteners from documents carefully and accurately.
• Insert separator sheets according to project instructions.
• Maintain organized document flow and follow established filing procedures.
• Lift, move, and handle 1 to 4 boxes per day, up to 35 lbs. each.
• Support the timely completion of the records project by meeting daily productivity and accuracy goals.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $19 to $20 per hour.
• Employment type: Contract/Temporary.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Workplace type: In‑office.
• Location: Fountain Valley, CA, near the 405 Freeway and Euclid.
• Project timing: Immediate need, with the project expected to be completed by the end of November.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Prepare and organize files for a document processing project.
• Remove staples, insert separator sheets, and follow file preparation procedures.
• Move and handle document boxes as needed throughout the workday.
• Prior clerical, filing, records management, or document preparation experience is helpful.
• Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality for a Monday through Friday schedule.
• Comfortable performing repetitive clerical tasks in a productive office setting.
• Ability to work independently while supporting project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with file preparation, document imaging, scanning support, or records management.
• Previous temporary project experience in an office or business services environment.
• Ability to start immediately.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.