General Clerk

Job Title: General Clerk

Job Description

This role provides advanced clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of an office environment. The position focuses on organizing daily office activities, managing information and documentation, and delivering professional customer service to staff, visitors, and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clerical and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries with precision, ensuring accurate and timely distribution to designated recipients.
• Perform data entry tasks by updating records, spreadsheets, and databases, maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Organize and maintain office filing systems, including photocopying, scanning, and filing documents, to ensure orderly and accessible workspaces.
• Maintain a neat and organized office environment, ensuring workspaces and common areas remain orderly and efficient.
• Greet visitors and guests in a warm and professional manner, creating a positive first impression and fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
• Independently answer and direct incoming calls to the appropriate individuals or departments, providing accurate information and assistance as needed.
• Coordinate appointments, meetings, and events, demonstrating effective time management and scheduling skills to support staff and visitors.
• Oversee routine administrative tasks such as ordering office supplies, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring operational needs are consistently met.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to support daily office operations and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion while performing administrative duties.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated work history in administrative support in a similar role.
• Proficiency in computer skills and familiarity with office software applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with visitors, callers, and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities in a busy office environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for handling calls, emails, and in-person inquiries.
• Organizational skills to maintain orderly files, records, and workspaces.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following established procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Timekeeping experience is a plus, including familiarity with timekeeping software and processes.
• Experience working in a distribution or similar office environment is beneficial.
• Comfort using office equipment such as scanners, photocopiers, and printers.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new tools, systems, and office technologies.

Work Environment

This position is based fully in-office at a distribution office located in Trussville. The role operates in a traditional office environment where you will regularly use computers, office software, and standard office equipment such as phones, printers, scanners, and photocopiers. You will work on-site alongside other office and operational staff, supporting a distribution-focused setting that may involve coordinating with logistics or warehouse teams. The workday typically follows standard business hours, with responsibilities centered around maintaining a professional, organized, and efficient office atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Trussville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Trussville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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