Order Processor / Order Entry Clerk
Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.
At a Glance
Order Processor / Order Entry Clerk earns an average of $28,089/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3.6–3.9 years. Top skills: Warehousing, Lifting Ability, Order Picking.
$28,089/yr
High school or GED
3.6–3.9 years
31
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Order Clerks
Median Wage
$44,660/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-17.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Warehousing
Lifting Ability
Order Picking
Pallet Jacks
Palletizing
Order Entry
Data Entry
Housekeeping
Inventory Management System
Numeric Data Entry
Supply Chain
Material Handling
Forklift Truck
Medical Terminology
Material Handling Equipment
Warehouse Operations
Common Skills (14)
Computer Literacy
Organizational Skills
Filing
Communication
Customer Service
Self-Starter
Problem Solving
Typing
Clerical Works
Sorting
Willingness To Learn
Confidentiality
Professionalism
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