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Clerk, Fresh SpartanNash - 3.4 Byron Center, MI Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Customer relationship building Spreadsheets Word embeddings Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Productivity software Full Job Description As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

Position Summary:

This role provides various office and location support activities. Identifies, enhances and follows specific processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the business to which the support is being provided; ensures the correct functioning of facilities, office and/ or business support services. Here's what you'll do: Maintain records, receives, prepares or verifies documents, searching for and compiling information and data. Respond to routine request with answers by phone, in person, or by email or letter correspondence. Perform daily office tasks such as filing, recording, maintaining records, copying, posting and other similar duties, following organization and department procedures to complete tasks in a timely manner. Responsible for processing orders for materials or merchandise from sales staff or direct customer contact. Track and monitor orders for customers and sales personnel and maintain customer files. Review orders for completeness according to reporting procedures. Compile and maintain purchasing information and records. Edits purchase requests and prepares purchase orders. Consults catalogs and other references to obtain prices and specifications. Maintain files and records of materials, prices, inventories and deliveries. May contact vendors and suppliers for quotations and follow up on outstanding purchase orders. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Here's what you'll need: High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills sufficient to compose and deliver responses to customers from routine to moderately complex questions in a clear and concise manner. Strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships with team and customers. Working Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment. SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.