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General Clerk

Canon Business Process Services

Washington, DCFull-time$42K/yrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$42K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Canon Business Process Services is hiring a General Clerk. Under general supervision, the General Clerk follows detailed procedures to perform repetitive tasks such as filing, operating office equipment like mimeographs and photocopiers, and handling distribution of supplies and documents for client employees.

Key focus areas include Organize and distribute supplies to client employees and verify and log orders upon delivery, Monitor inventory of copy supplies, stock paper and toner, and keep supply area neat, and Obtain legible signatures for accountable distributions of items.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, 1+ Years Mailroom Or Professional Office Experience, and Knowledge Of Metering, Weighting, Logging And Shipping Procedures. Important skills include Metering, Weighting, Logging, Shipping Procedures, Fax Machine Operation, and Scanner Operation. Preferred (not required): Kitchen Area Setup, Filing, Operating Office Equipment, and Mimeograph.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MeteringWeightingLoggingShipping ProceduresFax Machine OperationScanner OperationStampingTracking SystemsPhotocopyingColor CopyingCustomer ServiceProfessional AttitudeProfessional AppearanceMeet DeadlinesComputer SkillsPhotocopy Machine OperationMimeograph OperationAddressograph OperationMailing Machine OperationFacsimile Machine OperationScanning Equipment OperationShipping Equipment OperationKitchen Area SetupPerform Routine Functions of Equipment & SystemsFaxScannerExcellent Customer ServiceWork OvertimeFilingOperating Office EquipmentMimeographPhotocopy MachineAddressographMailing MachineOrganize SuppliesDistribute SuppliesVerify OrdersLog OrdersMonitor InventoryStock PaperStock TonerHandle Distribution ItemsObtain SignaturesEstimate RuntimeCheck Copies for QualityCheck Copies for AccuracyProduce Bound CopiesDeliver Copy JobsPick Up Copy JobsSolving Paper JamsPlacing Service CallsRoutine CleaningsOperate Facsimile MachinesSend FacsimilesReceive FacsimilesKeep Logs of FacsimilesInput Facsimile Data Into ComputerGenerate Activity ReportsGenerate Confirmation ReportsConfirm ReceiptPrepare Monthly Production ReportsPrepare Volume Reports

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent1 Year Mailroom or Professional Office ExperienceLift and/or Move Up to 50lbs

Full job description

Overview

Under general supervision, follows clearly detailed procedures in performing simple repetitive tasks in the same sequence, such as filing pre-coded documents in a chronological file or operating office equipment, e.g., mimeograph, photocopy, addressograph or mailing machine.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and distribute supplies to client employees as detailed in job requests; Verify and log orders upon delivery; Monitor inventory of copy supplies, stock paper and toner and keep supply area neat (inclusive of convenience copiers)

  • Handle items for distribution to a segment of or all of client employees, affiliates, dealers, etc. Obtain legible signatures for accountable distributions

  • Estimate runtime on the small to medium photocopy jobs; Check all copies produced for quality and accuracy; Produce bound copies of work when requested; Deliver and pick up copy jobs

  • May provide minor maintenance of photocopy machine such as solving paper jams, placing service calls and routine cleanings

  • Operate facsimile machines; send and receive facsimiles; Keep complete and accurate logs of incoming and outgoing facsimiles; Where appropriate, input facsimile data into computer for client charge back; Generate activity reports, confirmation reports, and call the receiver to confirm receipt as necessary

  • Prepare monthly production and volume reports in order to measure productivity and prepare billing charges

  • Performs other administrative duties from inserting, copying and photocopying to faxing as needed

May possibly perform any of the following functions at the direction of the Site Manager:

  • Set up and maintain client’s kitchen areas and conference rooms, order food and make coffee

  • Provide reception work such as answering telephones, taking messages and greeting visitors

  • Move boxes, supplies or furniture; replace light bulbs

  • May be requested to perform document scanning

  • Prepare outgoing items for shipping

  • Due to changing technology in office automation, will be required to learn new features and functionalities of copying machines, faxes, scanning, shipping equipment as introduced at the site

  • Additional responsibilities that other employees at that site do not perform

Qualifications

  • High school Diploma or equivalent

  • 1 year experience working in a mailroom or professional office environment

  • Knowledge of metering, weighting, logging and other shipping procedures

  • Some computer skills preferred

  • Ability to perform routine functions of most of the various equipment & systems (fax, scanner, metering, stamping, tracking systems, photocopying, color copying, etc.)

  • Excellent customer service, professional attitude and appearance are a must

  • Ability to work overtime & meet deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical activity required including bending, reaching, lifting and prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

May lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay & benefits!

Comprehensive training and development programs that prepare employees to advance from within.

A company focused on creating a positive work and client environment.

Employee discounts on entertainment, products, and services nationwide!

Come Join Our Team!

Job LocationsUS-DC-WASHINGTON

Posted Date2 weeks ago(8/4/2026 3:06 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-21352

of Openings 1

Category (Portal Searching) Administrative/Clerical

Position Type (Portal Searching) Regular Full-Time

Minimum Salary USD $41.85/Yr.

Maximum Salary USD $41,849.60/Yr.

Fixed Salary USD $41,849.60/Yr.

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