Sales/ HR Clerk

Job Description

Higher Taste is a local, family-owned food manufacturer specializing in Vegan and Vegetarian foods. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Sales/HR Clerk! Opportunity for full time work schedule, advancement and pay increases. Join us as we fulfill our mission of bringing delicious plant based food to the PNW and beyond!

The Sales/HR Clerk is a dual role responsible for HR administration, increasing sales by finding new business opportunities, building relationships with employees and clients and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will be bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish.

Schedule:

Tuesday - Thursday 7:00 am - 2:30 pm or until the work is complete.

Job Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

Answering phones, transferring calls and taking messages

Develop a sales plan with clear systems that can be used repeatedly to achieve goalsCommunicate with other in-house departments that all customer paperwork has been completed

Make sure our distribution networks can service the customer

Follow up that new accounts have the products on the shelves with shelf tag stickers in place

Follow up with clients

Recruitment: placing ads using various channels i.e. Indeed, community job boards and social media

Replying to inquiries, setting up interviews, communicating appointments via calendar requests

Conducting interviews: Asses candidates qualifications and present to hiring managers

Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization

Serve as point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries and concerns

Stay current on labor laws ensuring compliance, update employee handbook as needed

Provide guidance and support to employees on HR policies, procedures and best practices

Help organize company events and team activities, recognition programs and service awards

Call customers, take orders and process invoices as needed

Basic Qualifications:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

1+ years HR experience (Preferred)

1+ years sales or customer service experience (Preferred)

Knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point, etc) with ability to learn HR software programs

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail required

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Be friendly and customer-service oriented

Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish (Required)

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to talk and hear

Frequently required to stand and to reach with hands and arms

Ability to lift up to 55 lbs

Ability to walk up and down stairs

Pay and Benefits:

Pay range is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, DOE. Overtime pays time and a half

After a 90-day period of employment we offer Sick time

After a 90-day period of employment we offer a stipend for health care benefits

After a year of employment we offer Paid Vacation

After a year of employment we offer an employer-matched retirement savings account

**We run background checks on candidates after a conditional job offer has been made.**

**Our facility is located in Cornelius, OR**

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must Be Authorized To Work in the United States.

Company Description

Higher Taste prides itself on offering the highest quality Vegan and Vegetarian food for the past 37 years. We offer great customer service to our clients, treat our employees as we want to be treated ourselves, uphold strict cleanliness standards and are open-minded toward new ideas.