GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for proficiency in assigned clerical area while demonstrating problem solving skills. Fills-in when needed for other clerical positions. Regularly performs routine office duties including data entry, typing, assist in answering phones, taking messages and routing information.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to perform assigned clerical duties with little or no supervision.

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  Demonstrate problem solving techniques when completing assigned duties.

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  Must have working knowledge of all clerical procedures in canned and frozen warehouse, including traffic clerk, receptionist, payroll, Accounts payable are, frozen and canned warehouse are. Must be able to apply that knowledge to fill-in for any Clerical B person when needed.
• Communicate detailed information regarding inventories and traffic both verbally and in written form.
• Must have working knowledge of all computer programs that are utilized at the location.
• Familiar with all paperwork and forms that are utilized in the office.
• Communicate any problems with inventories or discrepancies to the Accounting Manager.
• Offer workable suggestions regarding improvements in the office that can increase productivity, while reducing time, errors and costs.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
• Adhere to Confidentiality Standards.
• Answer main switchboard and monitor the doors for letting people in, as needed as backup.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all Lakeside Foods policies and procedure.
• Notify supervisor immediately if any unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions are discovered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents and procedure manuals.
• Computer, keyboard, calculator and typing skills necessary and phone skills.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as efficiencies, losses, percentages, etc.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics for all units of measure.
• Basic bookkeeping skills.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.

TEAMWORK AT LAKESIDE (TAL):

• Through individual and team efforts, enthusiastically work toward the continuous improvement of his/her job, work area, department and Lakeside as a whole. Fully participate in TAL by "living" Lakeside's Standards of Conduct and being an active member of operational and project teams. By action and work, clearly and visibly demonstrate the spirit of teamwork, cooperation and respect for others in all business transactions and exchanges.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Inside work, up to 12 hours/day and occasional weekends.