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Warehouse Clerk at Buckhead Meat and Seafood

Buckhead Meat and Seafood Rockford, IL

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
Audits warehouse folders for accuracy and closes out orders in the system. Completes other warehouse clerical duties as assigned by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects.
  • Review dates to ensure they are within the guidelines of the receiving country.
  • Review photos/folder of shipment information and asks approval from management before loading.
  • Closes out all orders to finalize shipments.
  • Communicates with market managers on product issues.
  • Generates daily reports on all items requiring approval.
  • Generates fees on folders.
  • Clerical duties: answering phone, filing, responding to inquiries, photocopying, etc.


QUALIFICATIONS
Education
HSD or equivalent preferred

Experience
1-year of warehouse office experience preferred

Skills

  • Ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & Outlook)
  • AS400 experience preferred.
  • Ability to work in both ambient and freezer temperatures.
  • Ability to read and speak English.
  • Attention to detail required
  • The workload can vary significantly.
  • Associates in this department must have the flexibility to work shifts that may include long hours and have varying shift start and end times.

Decision Making Authority
Most important decisions made fully independently:
Final approval on shipment folders

Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required):
Short shelf life action decisions.

Typical mid-level pay: $49k for Procurement Clerks nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$49k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$37k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $66k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Moderate
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-9%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024