Clerical Assistant

Job Position:
Clerical Assistant

Location:

Union, IL 60180

Pay Rate: $16.00/hour

Shift: 1st shift, Mon-Thu, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Description:

We are hiring a reliable Clerical Assistant to support daily office operations in a USDA/FDA/IDPH facility located in Union, IL. This position is ideal for someone with basic office, computer, and typing skills who is organized, dependable, and able to follow detailed instructions. The Clerical Assistant will help with document handling, basic administrative tasks, and occasional light physical duties such as carrying packages, boxing samples, or walking documents throughout the facility.

Because this role is in a food safety-related environment, the right candidate must be able to follow all food safety policies and procedures as trained. This position has the potential for increased responsibility over time, with pay increases possible based on duties and performance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, able to communicate clearly in English, and comfortable working with confidential customer information.

• Perform basic clerical and office support tasks.
• Use basic computer and typing skills to complete assigned work.
• Read, process, and follow specific work instructions accurately.
• Walk documents throughout the facility as needed.
• Assist with light physical duties, such as carrying packages or boxing samples.
• Follow all food safety policies and procedures as trained.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding customer and company information.
• Support office coverage when other team members are on vacation.
• Pay close attention to detail when handling documents, samples, and instructions.

• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Basic office skills required.
• Basic computer and typing skills required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English as the primary language.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to comply with all food safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work in a USDA/FDA/IDPH facility.
• Must pass a basic background check to confirm no felony records.
• No smoking or vaping allowed due to USDA/FDA/IDPH facility requirements.
• Must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Must be able to perform occasional light physical duties.
• Must be able to walk around the facility to deliver documents as needed.
• Must be available for occasional extended coverage when needed.