Office Assistant at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. – Edwardsville, Illinois
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About This Position
Office Clerk
(Non-Union / Hourly)
Department: Office
Reports To: Office Manager
Location: Corporate Office
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range + other compensation components: $16.00
Benefits:
Standard Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (subject to management’s discretion) and some work outside of these time frames.
Position Overview
The Office Clerk shall be responsible for, but not limited to the following: Writes, types, or enters information into computer, using keyboard, to prepare correspondence, bills, statements, receipts, checks, other documents, copying information from one record to another. Proofreads records or forms. Counts, weigh, or measures materials. Sorts and files records. Addresses envelopes or packages. Stuffs envelopes by hand. Answers telephone, conveys messages, and runs errands. Stamps, sorts, and distributes the mail. Stamps or numbers forms by hand or machine.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of the office space.
- Preparing mail.
- Sorting and filing of paperwork.
- Other administrative projects and duties assigned
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
The following is preferred:
- Previous experience in using database applications.
- Manipulating/ creating Excel spreadsheets.
- Ability to have good phone etiquette.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong written communication skills.
- Microsoft Office Experience.
- Proficient in typing.
- Previous experience in using database applications.
- Manipulating/ creating Excel spreadsheets.
- Ability to have good phone etiquette.
Required Soft Skills:
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Coachable and willing to learn.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Flexible time management.
- Strong sense of urgency.
Competency
- Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
- Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
- Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.
Working Conditions
- (S)he will be required to sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Will be required to lift and move large amounts of paperwork (boxes of files).
- Will be required to stoop, bend, and reach above the head and below the knees to file and retrieve data.
About Prairie Farms – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”
We are a farmer-owned cooperative. This means we are owned and operated by over 800+ farm families who are critical members of society. They have selflessly taken on the tremendous task of producing nutritious, high-quality milk for a growing population, which requires being on the job 24/7, 365 days a year.
We have represented American agriculture since our founding in 1938. Many of our dairy farms are operated by several generations of family members with roots dating back to the 1800s. On average, each farm milks around 120 cows and everyone pitches in to keep them happy and healthy - which means around-the-clock care!
Our Mission:
- To produce dairy products of the highest quality
- To conduct our business with professional integrity
- To exceed expectations of our customers and consumers
- To support our communities in a positive, sustainable manner
- To deliver exceptional patronage to our network of farm families
- To simply “do right” for our farm families, employees, and communities
EEO Statement
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.