Order Entry Specialist

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of order entry experience.

• Proficiency in order entry, data entry, and purchase order processing.

• Experience with Outlook (MS Suites) and ERP systems.

• Customer service, inventory management, and administrative support experience.

• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm, with one shift across all teams.

Job Description

This is a unique order entry position within a custom job shop environment. The role involves submitting orders individually and requires detailed data compilation, including parts, coverings, and finishes. Accuracy and attention to detail are essential. A mechanical aptitude is highly beneficial to understand roller composition and ensure proper specifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Answer and route calls, assisting customers and sales representatives in a proactive and friendly manner.

• Share receptionist duties with other order entry team members.

• Enter customer orders into the ERP system accurately and in a timely manner.

• Create purchase orders, obtain approvals, and confirm pricing with vendors.

• Follow up with vendors regarding order status.

• Ensure that purchase orders and packing slips match and that all data is accurate.

• Organize office and paperwork flow and oversee month-end closing.

• Work closely with production to assist with order entry accuracy.

• Handle very specific, tailored/customized orders.

• Occasionally, visit the shop floor to discuss orders with the plant or S/R team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Itasca, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Itasca,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.