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Example clerical office worker requirements on a job description

Clerical office worker requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in clerical office worker job postings.
Sample clerical office worker requirements
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent typing speed and accuracy
  • Experience in data entry and record-keeping
  • Knowledge of office equipment and software
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Sample required clerical office worker soft skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent time-management and organizational skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

Clerical office worker job description example 1

Macy's clerical office worker job description

About:
Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. Customers come to us for fashion, value, and high-quality products. Now is an exciting time to join Macy's. The face of retail is changing, and change requires innovation.

Online sales are booming at Macy's. Our Distribution Center teams are key to our success in the modern retail landscape. They make sure that products arrive at our stores - and each customer's doorstep - on time, in perfect condition. Behind the scenes, a lot goes into getting products to customers. When a shopper makes an online purchase, we plan, prep, and package the merchandise to get it delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible - across the country and around the world. It takes a lot of smart people working together to make that happen, and so there are many roles you can play, including (but not limited to): material handlers, equipment drivers, inventory control, packers, quality assurance, safety specialists, asset protection, and many more. Whatever role you play - we value you as a colleague. Choose the challenge that's right for you!

Job Overview:
Macy's ARO Clerical colleagues perform all functions related to the scheduling of inbound freight, communicating with carriers, vendors and merchants to ensure receipt integrity.

Essential Functions:

  • Appointment scheduling for incoming freight.
  • Pre-keyadding from carrier documents and provide disposition.
  • Identifying ASNs and 214s to maximize usage.
  • Notification of ASNs and 214s which may contain errors prior to receipt.
  • Prepare packages for the following day's receipt.
  • Assist in the disposition of all keyrecs; manual and system generated.

Qualifications and Competencies:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 1-2 years related experience
  • Ability to read and interpret instructional documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
  • Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team
  • Must be proficient in the use of computers and handheld technology
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays


Physical Requirements:

  • Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
  • May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, climbing ladders, depth perception and color vision
  • Frequent use of computers and other technology necessary to perform job duties, including handheld electronic equipment.
  • Frequently lift/move up to 50lbs
WAREHOUSE00

Supply Chain Only and Colleagues Working in a Supply Chain Facility except in locations governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Random drug testing for all colleagues will be conducted on a monthly or semi-monthly basis, depending upon factors including but not limited to the size of the facility and the number of colleagues on roll. Colleagues will be randomly selected for testing by a third party. Testing must be completed on the same workday the colleague is informed of selection for testing, absent extenuating circumstances. In all circumstances, testing must be completed within 24 hours of notification.

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Clerical office worker job description example 2

PeopleReady clerical office worker job description

PeopleReady of Antioch, CA is now hiring Office Clerical / Data Entry! Clerical Assistant needed with data entry. Duties include inputting data and making changes to existing data in digital databases. Their duties include inputting data from paper documents into digital spreadsheets, updating order statuses for customers and double-checking their work to make sure they inputted data correctly.

Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. No resume or interview required – yep, you read that right.
As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

* The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want.

* Next-day pay* for many of our open positions.

* The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash.

* The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack!

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $18 / Hour

What you'll be doing as a Office Clerical / Data Entry:

* Create spreadsheets to track important customer information and orders.

* Transfer data from hard copy to a digital database.

* Update customer information in a database.

* Organize existing data in a spreadsheet.

* Verify outdated data and make any necessary changes to records.

* Operate common office equipment, like scanners and printers.

* Search for and investigate information contained in files.

* Perform regular database backups to secure data.

* Input text-based and numerical information from source documents.

* Provide occasional administrative support.

Available shifts:

Shift timings - 1st Shift (Day)

Job requirements:

* Computer Skills with knowledge of data entry

* Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel

* Organizational skills

* 1 or more years experience in office adminstration

Ready to take control of the way you work?

Complete our application to join the PeopleReady team today. In case you missed it, no resumes or interviews are required!

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Clerical office worker job description example 3

Wayne State University clerical office worker job description

Posting Number

046824

Position Title

Clerical Temporary - HIGH Program

Number of Vacancies

1

School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers

86 - Development & Alumni Affairs

Primary Department

H8605-Development Office

Working Conditions

Up to 20+ hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Essential Functions (Job Duties)

This part-time position provides support to the HIGH Program team with tasks related to fundraising and program support.

? Position is 20 hours per week ? may vary at times

? Hours within a traditional workday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm

? Evening and weekend hours may be required, on occasion

Essential Functions

(Job Duties)

Providing administrative support to the HIGH Program and Founding Director, including ordering and maintaining office and marketing supplies, filing, answering phones, preparation of reports, budget tracking, calendar management, and scheduling.

Recruit and manage a team of 5 ? 10 interns, volunteers, and work study students. Work with HR department to recruit and onboard new team members. Train, supervise, and track work assignments.

Represent the HIGH Program at university events. Gather HIGH Program marketing materials, provide customer support to all inquiries about the HIGH Program for both potential donors and award recipients.

Process student applications for assistance in compliance with FERPA.

Track student applications to completion, maintain a database of student applications.

Adhere to confidentiality and data usage policy for the division.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Unique Duties

Qualifications

Excellent customer service skills and professional etiquette, a must. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams) and use of complex administrative systems. Self-motivated, problem solver, detail oriented individual with the ability to multi-task. Must be dependable and reliable.

Business casual/office attire required.

Preferred Qualifications

Testing Requirements

Not Applicable

Test Scheduling

Job Type

Temporary Part-Time

Job Category

Clerical/Technical

**Duration of Posting**

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date

2022

Job Open Date

(When job is posted in the system)

10-03-2022

Job Close Date

(or until suitable candidate is found)

Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Is this position reposted?

No

Reposting Reason:

None (New Posting)

**Application Information**

Background Check Requirements

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Instructions for submitting your application:

Apply for position using the WSU online hiring system. Submit resume, short cover letter and references.

Represented Position Message

**Funding/Salary Information**

Salary (Minimum)

(Non-Academic Only)

Salary (Hire Max)

(Non-Academic Only)

Salary (Maximum)

(Non-Academic Only)

Hourly Rate

(Non-Academic Only)

$15.00

Salary Range

(Academic Only)

Is Position Bump Ineligible?

(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)

**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.

No

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Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
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