Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Provides administrative and/or clerical support generally to specific department. Works under moderate supervision. May seek the advice of more advanced staff.

Shift(s)

• Normally Monday through Friday as scheduled by management and Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, if needed by operations and approved by management

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage.

• Access to your pay in advance with PayActiv.

• Paid time off and holiday pay.

• Career advancement opportunities within the organization.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Answers phones including fielding questions, re-directing calls and taking messages and/or orders.

• Communicates with customers, associates and others to answer questions, address complaints and explain information.

• Maintains general company record systems to uphold accurate files.

• Operates office machinery, including photocopiers, scanners, telephone and voicemail systems and computers.

• Monitors stocks of office supplies, reports and re-stocks when there are shortages.

• Sorts and distributes incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail, including envelopes, packages, etc.

Minimum Education

High School or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• 2 -4 years related experience. Knowledge of standard software applications, such as Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Experience Preferred

• Create manifest for outbounds loads, key punch and process inbound loads

• Using load documents from the jack driver, check for errors and resolve discrepancies, then enter quantities, day codes and case amounts into the computer within 10 minutes from receiving the load diagram.

• Perform administrative duties such as answering the telephone, take messages, make copies and distribute paperwork

• Keep up with Product and iGPS Inventories daily.

• Any adjustments that need to be made are completed prior to the end of shift

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.

• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.

• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.

• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.

• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.

• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.