Sales Clerk

Almco, Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovance, Inc. in the Midwest seeks a detail-oriented Sales Clerk to join Almco’s team. You will manage files, support executives, answer calls, schedule meetings, and handle day-to-day office tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years in an office setting, strong communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems, and a professional, independent work style. This is an on-site office role with opportunities to contribute across teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in an office environment or related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, ERP and other relevant software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain company files, including electronic and paper records.
• Prepare and distribute memos, emails, and other correspondence.
• Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Greet and assist visitors to the office.
• Order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Provide administrative support to executives and other team members as needed.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures and associated documents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP

Job description

Description

Innovance, Inc.

Innovance is the holding company for a family of five, 100% employee-owned, Midwest-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing, Jorgensen). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers’ products better.

About Almco

ALMCO has been in business for over 75 years manufacturing quality industrial parts washers, industrial deburring, polishing, and tumbling equipment. Leading companies in automotive, aerospace, medical, ammunition, construction, fasteners, and many other industries trust ALMCO for high-quality equipment, media, and ongoing service.

Position Description:

We are seeking an sales clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent communication and multitasking skills. The primary responsibilities of this role include maintaining and organizing company files, providing administrative support to executives, and handling day-to-day office tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Organize and maintain company files, including electronic and paper records.
• Prepare and distribute memos, emails, and other correspondence.
• Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
• Assist in scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Greet and assist visitors to the office.
• Order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages.
• Provide administrative support to executives and other team members as needed.
• Knowledge of shipping procedures and associated documents.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in an office environment or related field
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, ERP and other relevant software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive and professional demeanor

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

Almco Training Requirements:

• Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS - Timeclock, IFS - Navigation, ISO etc.) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment.
• Applicable training will be completed by following the Planning, Customer Service, and Inventory Training Matrix (F4400-040). The effectiveness of Planning, CS, Inventory training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on-the-job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation to operate on their own as needed. Any follow-up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, reach, and talk and hear.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Americans With Disabilities Act:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.