Shipping Clerk-Nightshift

Summary

Provides administrative and/or clerical support generally to specific department. Works under moderate supervision. May seek the advice of more advanced staff.

This position has a target wage of $15.60 - $23.40 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Answers phones including fielding questions, re-directing calls and taking messages and/or orders.
• Communicates with customers, associates and others to answer questions, address complaints and explain information.
• Maintains general company record systems to uphold accurate files.
• Operates office machinery, including photocopiers, scanners, telephone and voicemail systems and computers.
• Monitors stocks of office supplies, reports and re-stocks when there are shortages.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail, including envelopes, packages, etc.

Minimum Education

• High School or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 2 -4 years related experience. Knowledge of standard software applications, such as Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Experience Preferred

• Prior and Related experience preferred to be considered for this position is:

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

•  Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.