Administrative Assistant

For more than 75 years, Ford's Produce has provided quality fruits and vegetables throughout North Carolina. As a wholesaler, receiver, distributor and importer of a huge line of fruits and vegetables from all over the world, we are proud to serve some of the finest restaurants and grocery stores in North Carolina that just happen to be located close to home.

Administrative: Process computer inventory adjustments, update purchase orders, processing, accounting functions for Ford’s Produce, organize and maintain files, special projects, assist Accounts Payable as needed. Help with social media profile and posts. Handle necessary errands. Other duties as assigned.

Sales: Answer incoming phone calls. Process customer orders (incoming and calling out). Wait on walk-up customers. Photography and maintenance of product catalog. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: Provide administrative and sales support to owners and produce office. Maintain confidentiality with sensitive materials relative to corporate administration/records/tasks.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: 6:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00

Experience: Successful completion of clerical testing. Computer experience: MS Word, Excel, Quick Books and Photoshop or similar program. General office: Experience with standard office equipment, pleasant phone voice, calculator skills “by touch”.

Education: Some College or Community College

Certificates/Licenses: *Valid NC driver license meeting current insurance guidelines. (Guidelines: within the last 3 years have not been convicted of more than 2 moving violations, not responsible for a vehicular accident and have not been convicted of a DUI. If no charges other than DUI, no DUI within last 7 years).

Benefits:

● Competitive Benefits Package including:

· Health Insurance

· Health Savings Account

· Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

· 401K with employer 4% match

· Employee Discounts

· Paid time off (Employer Paid)

· Vacation (Employer Paid)

· Referral program (Employer Paid)

· AAA membership (Employer Paid)

· Accident Policy (Employer Paid)

· Monthly Produce Box

· Thanksgiving Turkey

· Anniversary Recognition

· Christmas Awards Party

· Christmas Bonus

Plus, choose from a range of optional benefits to personalize your coverage:

· Dental and vision insurance plans to meet your individual needs

· Aflac supplemental insurance for added protection against illness or injury

To Apply:

Please apply on our website: FordsProduce.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Clerical: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

• Raleigh, NC 27603 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person