Administrative Clerk

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Job description:

Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrative Clerk to join our dynamic team. This vital role involves managing daily administrative tasks, supporting office operations, and ensuring smooth communication across departments. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, strong computer literacy, and a friendly, professional demeanor. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your office management expertise while contributing to a collaborative work environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and excel at multitasking, we want to hear from you!

Starting Compensation: $20 hourly

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Administration department Create and manage spreadsheets using product data or pricing inputs
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned. 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 that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Provide backup reception coverage during the receptionist's breaks, lunch periods, vacations, remote workdays and end-of-day coverage
• Greet and assist all guests, providing a high level of customer service and directing them to the appropriate contact or department
• Maintain building access by monitoring the visitor log, issuing badges, and following safety protocols
• Operate a multi-line telephone system to answer, screen, and forward calls, take messages, or manage conference room scheduling
• Respond to emergency situations as needed, including evacuation with emergency supplies

Skills

• Professional, friendly, and customer-focused demeanor with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize projects, strong problem-solving skills, multi-task and prioritize to complete work to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Work with minimal supervision
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Attention to detail / high level of accuracy
• Demonstrate reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance

While performing the duties, this position is frequently required to:

• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Look at a computer screen and use hands and fingers for keyboard and mouse with fine dexterity and repetitive motion.
• Lift up to 30 lbs occasionally
• Speak Clearly and actively listen
• Utilize close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Perform complex tasks with very close attention to accuracy and quality.

·Join our team as an Administrative Clerk to be a key contributor in creating an efficient, welcoming office environment. Your organizational prowess and positive attitude will help us deliver outstanding support internally and externally. We value proactive individuals eager to grow their administrative expertise in a vibrant workplace!

EEO Statement:

Houston’s Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Houston’s Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Houston’s Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Merchandising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

About Houston’s
Houston's is a premier sourcing solution for the food service industry, specializing in the redistribution of specialty food and beverages, small wares, and equipment. With our corporate office in Wilsonville, Oregon, warehouses in Wilsonville, Oregon, and Kansas City, Missouri, and merchandisers strategically located across the country, Houston's is here to meet our customers' needs.

Since 1933 we have prided ourselves in providing our customers with exceptional service and delivery of products through the experience, knowledge, passion, and energy of our employees. We have a passion for the food service industry and believe our customers' success is our success, and it shows.
At Houston's...we are people, not just products.

Our team is a group of people with different backgrounds, abilities, talents, and experiences with a shared sense of purpose.

For more information about Houston's Inc, please visit our website, www.houstons-inc.com