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AppleOne
Data Entry Specialist
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What they do
A Data Entry Clerk types or scans information into a computer to create databases, programs or summary data reports. Transcribes handwritten information from order forms, receipts or other documents to type into a computerized record, or enters data for medical records, or enters data in code to update company websites.
$45,183 / year median in California
-24% projected decline
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Specialist for a contract/temporary opportunity in Buena Park, CA within the aerospace and defense industry. This role is ideal for a dependable administrative professional with 1-2 years of experience who enjoys accurate order processing, customer support, and working in a fast-paced operations environment. The Data Entry Specialist will play an important role in reviewing, entering, and tracking customer purchases to ensure orders are processed correctly and delivered on time. This opportunity offers the chance to work with a professional team that values accuracy, communication, accountability, and strong internal collaboration. Candidates who enjoy structured work, supportive leadership, and being part of a team that keeps business operations moving will thrive in this role. Key Responsibilities
- Enter customer information, purchase orders, and order details into the company database or ERP system with a high degree of accuracy.
- Review customer orders for completeness, pricing, product availability, and data accuracy before processing.
- Monitor inventory levels, confirm product availability, and communicate low stock or order concerns to the appropriate teams.
- Prepare invoices, shipping documents, and related order paperwork to support timely fulfillment and delivery.
- Coordinate with warehouse, shipping, customer service, and internal operations teams to track order status and resolve issues.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding order status, delivery timelines, product availability, returns, exchanges, and payment or data discrepancies. Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $48,500 to $52,000 per year.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary.
Location:
Buena Park, CA. Required Qualifications and Skills- Process and review customer purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.
- Enter order details into database or ERP systems.
- Coordinate shipping documentation and delivery tracking.
- Support customer inquiries and resolve order-related issues.
- 1-2 years of experience in data entry, order processing, administrative support, customer service, or a related clerical role.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to enter and verify information accurately.
- Comfortable using databases, ERP systems, order entry platforms, or similar business software.
- Ability to review purchase orders, invoices, shipping documents, and customer records for accuracy.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and internal teams.
- Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple order processing tasks in a timely manner.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data errors, payment issues, inventory concerns, or delivery discrepancies. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting order processing, inventory coordination, or shipping documentation in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, distribution, or logistics environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems or order management software.
- Prior experience handling customer inquiries related to orders, delivery status, returns, or exchanges.