Order Entry Clerk
Robert Half · Fort Worth, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteManagementTemporary
About the role
We are looking for an Order Entry Clerk to support customer order operations in Fort Worth, Texas. This Long-term Contract position focuses on entering and managing orders accurately, assisting with customer and sales-related requests, and helping maintain smooth day-to-day service levels.
Responsibilities
- Enter and process a high volume of sales orders with careful attention to accuracy, completeness, and established procedures.
- Review incoming order information to confirm pricing, quantities, shipping terms, and customer-specific instructions before submission.
- Manage a variety of transaction types, including standard purchase orders, bill-only activity, transfers, drop-ship requests, samples, returns, and credits.
- Monitor bill-only documentation, ensure timely entry, and follow up on missing purchase order details to support prompt billing.
- Assist customers, sales representatives, and regional sales team members by addressing order-related requests and providing dependable administrative support.
- Communicate updates on order progress, exceptions, and required corrections to both internal partners and external contacts in a clear and accurate manner.
- Investigate order discrepancies, resolve routine issues, and escalate more complex concerns when additional review is needed.
- Apply company guidelines for pricing, order minimums, freight terms, and approvals to help ensure compliant and consistent processing.
- Contribute to service quality by identifying recurring errors or inefficiencies and sharing suggestions that improve workflow accuracy.
- Maintain organized records and uphold documentation standards to support data integrity and day-to-day operational efficiency.
Requirements
- High school diploma required; additional college coursework in business or a related field is preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in customer service, order processing, or a similar administrative support environment.
- Strong data entry skills with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
- Proven attention to detail when reviewing orders, pricing, shipping information, and supporting documentation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with customers and internal teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, stay organized, and meet daily deadlines consistently.
- Experience handling customer inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism and sound judgment.
Benefits
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.