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Robert Half
General Office Clerk
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Shipping or Receiving Clerk tracks all incoming and/or outgoing shipments at a company facility and checks that shipment orders are filled correctly. Uses scanning equipment to track inventory. Works in receiving to check shipments that are primarily production materials or company supplies, or checks outgoing shipments of finished products.
$40,602 / year median in Pennsylvania
-9% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a dependable General Office Clerk to join a nonprofit organization in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, on a Contract basis. This role supports the preparation and shipment of school supply materials for students and is well suited for someone who is comfortable with hands-on warehouse work and routine office support tasks. The ideal candidate brings reliability, steady attendance, and a practical approach to organizing, packing, and processing materials in a fast-paced environment. Monday-Friday 7AM- 330PM, $18/hr.
Responsibilities:
- Pack, move, and handle supply boxes throughout the workday, including items weighing between 20 and 40 pounds.
- Partner closely with the Materials Coordinator to assemble student supply kits accurately and on schedule.
- Prepare outgoing packages by labeling shipments clearly and getting materials ready for delivery.
- Sort and stage boxes for distribution, including additional items needed for newly enrolled students.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe while following established handling procedures.
- Support back-office activities such as scanning documents, basic data entry, and organizing files as needed.
- Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, and move boxes for extended periods during the shift.
- Dependable attendance and strong punctuality with a consistent approach to daily responsibilities.
- Willingness to perform physically demanding work with a cooperative and positive attitude.
- Comfort working in a warehouse or materials-handling setting with attention to order and accuracy.
- Basic administrative skills, including document scanning, file organization, and data entry.
- Previous experience in shipping, warehouse support, or general clerical work is helpful but not required.