Clerk

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform duties to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge of office systems and procedures. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of individual establishments and may include a combination of answering telephones, typing or word processing, office machine operation, and filing for Paragon Personnel

and/or its family of companies.

• Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
• Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
• Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
• Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities and other activities.
• Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
• Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail.
• Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.
• Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services.
• Train other staff members to perform work activities such as using computer applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience with high volume of calls preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Proven experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar role.
• Working knowledge of office equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.

Education:

• High School required or Some College

Disclaimer:

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or
• The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
• This job description is not an offer of employment.

Shift Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Please note: Shift start and end times may vary based on business needs.