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Working As An Order Clerk

Interacting With Computers
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Performing Administrative Activities

Unpleasant/Angry People
Repetitive
$31,570
Average Salary

What Does An Order Clerk Do At Chenega Corporation

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position)
* Reviews requisition orders verifying accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
* Determines if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, orders more materials when necessary.
* Initiates bid request for quote to process for supplies,equipment, and services; works with general clerk or requestor to verify and develop specifications if request is not clear.
* Prepares and processes purchase requests and purchase orders to verify appropriate GL codes.
* Determines and develops suitable sources of supplies and services; maintains supportive working relationship with vendors to keep current with trends and technologies, products and services.
* Assists with researching specialized specific commodity that are one of a kind or hard to find.
* Responds to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
* Performs daily buying duties, continual follow-up to include Start to Close.
* Contacts suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
* Prepares, maintains, and reviews purchasing files, reports and price lists.
* Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
* Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers.
* Tracks the status of requisitions and orders.
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* Essential Duties:
* Other duties as assigned
* Supervisory Responsibilities:
* None

What Does An Order Clerk Do At JT3

* issue, receive, inventory and maintain tools utilizing Autonomic Logistic Information System (ALIS), the F
* program of record for tool accountability and supplies.
* Hazardous material support: issue, receive, inventory.
* Perform general housekeeping.
* Capable of obtaining and maintaining a flightline and forklift driver's license and First Responder Awareness Certification

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How To Become An Order Clerk

Information clerks typically need a high school diploma and learn their skills on the job. Employers may prefer to hire candidates with some college education or an associate’s degree, depending on the occupation.

Education

Candidates typically need a high school diploma for most positions. However, employers may prefer to hire candidates with some college education or an associate’s degree. This is particularly true for eligibility interviewers, human resources assistants, and municipal clerks. Courses in social sciences, as well as word processing and spreadsheet applications, are particularly helpful.

Training

Most information clerks receive short-term on-the-job training, usually lasting a few weeks. Training typically covers clerical procedures and the use of computer applications. Those employed in government receive training that may last several months and include learning about various government programs and regulations.

Advancement

Some information clerks may advance to other administrative positions with more responsibilities, such as office supervisor or office manager. With completion of a bachelor’s degree, some human resources assistants may become human resources specialists.

Important Qualities

Communication skills. Information clerks must be able to explain policies and procedures clearly to customers and the public.

Integrity. Information clerks, particularly human resources assistants, have access to confidential information. They must be trusted to adhere to the applicable confidentiality and privacy rules governing the dissemination of this information.

Interpersonal skills. Information clerks who work with the public and customers must understand and communicate information effectively in order to establish positive relationships.

Organizational skills. Information clerks must be able to retrieve files and other important information quickly and efficiently.

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Order Clerk Demographic

Gender

Female
67.2%
Male
31.8%
Unknown
1.0%

Ethnicity

White
78.6%
Hispanic or Latino
14.2%
Asian
5.8%
Unknown
0.8%
Black or African American
0.6%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
79.2%
Hindi
8.3%
Russian
4.2%
Gujarati
4.2%
French
4.2%

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Order Clerk Typical Career Paths

Average Length of Employment

Head Clerk 4.4 years
Clerk/Manager 4.2 years
Senior Clerk 4.1 years
Lead Clerk 3.8 years
Distribution Clerk 3.5 years
Invoice Clerk 3.4 years
Engineering Clerk 3.2 years
Order Desk Clerk 3.2 years
Order Processing Clerk 3.1 years
Service Order Clerk 3.0 years
Control Clerk 3.0 years
Production Clerk 3.0 years
Order Clerk 3.0 years
Maintenance Clerk 2.9 years
Order Specialist 2.8 years
Property Clerk 2.8 years
Shipping Clerk 2.6 years
Order Processor 2.4 years
Order Entry Clerk 2.3 years
Mail Order Clerk 2.3 years
Services Clerk 2.3 years

Order Clerk Education

Schools

University of Phoenix
22.2%
Ashford University
7.1%
Pennsylvania State University
6.1%
Community College of the Air Force
6.1%
Southwest Tennessee Community College
5.1%
Central Texas College
5.1%
Liberty University
5.1%
Glendale Community College
4.0%
Moraine Valley Community College
4.0%
Remington College
4.0%
Grand Canyon University
4.0%
California State University - Fullerton
3.0%
Columbia Southern University
3.0%
University of Central Arkansas
3.0%
The Academy
3.0%
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
3.0%
Columbus Technical College
3.0%
Northern Virginia Community College
3.0%
Washington State University
3.0%
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
3.0%

Majors

Business 29.0%
Psychology 7.1%
Accounting 6.9%
Criminal Justice 6.6%
Health Care Administration 6.6%
General Studies 4.2%
Liberal Arts 3.7%
English 3.7%
Communication 3.4%
Management 3.2%
Computer Science 2.9%
Education 2.9%
Finance 2.9%
Medical Assisting Services 2.9%
Computer Information Systems 2.9%
Human Resources Management 2.4%
Information Technology 2.4%
Human Services 2.4%
Nursing 2.1%
Secretarial And Administrative Science 1.8%

Degrees

Other
39.8%
Bachelors
29.6%
Associate
15.2%
Certificate
6.2%
Masters
5.7%
Diploma
3.0%
Doctorate
0.3%
License
0.2%

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Real Order Clerk Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Order Clerks	ATX Logistics Inc.	Tenafly, NJ	Apr 18, 2014	$41,330
Order Clerks	Hair Depot Plus, Corporation	Bellwood, IL	Feb 18, 2014	$38,700 - $39,000
Order Clerk	Panamerican Foods LLC	Kearny, NJ	Apr 26, 2011	$38,568
Order Clerks	SMK Electronics Corporation, USA	White Plains, NY	Jan 14, 2009	$38,000
Order Clerks	Archtech Connection, Inc.	Torrance, CA	Mar 21, 2016	$37,523 - $38,000
Order Clerk	Kennametal Inc.	Fort Mill, SC	Aug 08, 2008	$36,990
Order Clerks	El Diario, LLC	New York, NY	Nov 26, 2008	$36,397
Order Clerks	Mamco, Incorporated	New Rochelle, NY	May 15, 2009	$32,098
Order Clerks	KCC Stone Factory Inc.	New York, NY	Apr 09, 2009	$32,098
Order Clerk	Essex Petroleum Transportation LLC	Bellmore, NY	Sep 19, 2015	$31,000
Order Clerk	NYW Trading LLC.	Richmond, VA	Apr 13, 2011	$30,783
Order Clerk	Elenis NYC, Inc.	Dix, NY	Dec 14, 2010	$28,675
Order Clerks	Master Organization, Inc. Master Auto Body Supplies	NY	May 23, 2011	$28,675
Order Clerk	Elenis NYC, Inc.	Dix, NY	Oct 27, 2011	$28,675
Order Clerk	J&T Distributing Company Inc.	Winchester, KY	Jul 29, 2011	$28,613
Order Clerk	J&T Munitions, Inc.	Winchester, KY	Aug 04, 2011	$28,613
Order Clerks	Fine Discount DBA General Discount	Compton, CA	Feb 13, 2009	$28,488
Order Clerk	Global Communications Network, Inc.	Valdosta, GA	Jun 15, 2011	$26,000
Order Clerk, Food and Beverage	Island Holdings LLC DBA Winnetu Oceanside Resort	MA	Apr 12, 2011	$24,940
Order Clerk	Sunywel America, Inc.	Gardena, CA	Jul 10, 2016	$23,109
Order Clerk	Circle Trim, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	Nov 21, 2016	$23,109
Order Clerk	Traben USA, Inc.	Los Angeles, CA	Jan 02, 2016	$23,109
Order Clerk	Mejoong Corp.	Los Angeles, CA	Mar 15, 2016	$23,109
Order Clerk	Natureware, Inc.	Cerritos, CA	Sep 12, 2015	$22,693
Order Clerk	Natureware, Inc.	Cerritos, CA	Dec 16, 2015	$22,693
Order Clerk	Natureware, Inc.	Cerritos, CA	Dec 21, 2015	$22,693
Order Clerk	Root Apparel, Inc.	Santa Fe Springs, CA	Jan 15, 2016	$22,693
Order Clerk	Systor Systems, Inc.	Walnut, CA	Oct 02, 2016	$22,693
Order Clerk	Root Apparel, Inc.	Santa Fe Springs, CA	Jul 24, 2015	$22,693

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Top Skills for An Order Clerk

Top Order Clerk Skills

Internal Customer Service
Purchase Orders
Data Entry

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Provided internal customer service to 45 branches and 4 distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada.
Processed change orders applied toward established purchase orders.
Process data entry from scanned and faxed images and create sales orders in Oracle.
Worked directly with the Quality Control department for approved vendors for metal work.
Verify order status, returns, and stock items in warehouse.

Top Order Clerk Employers

Atlas Logistics

The University of Southern Mississippi

McDonald's

AmeriPride Services

Natureware, Inc.

What Kind Of Companies Hire an Order Clerk

Scholastic
Fred Meyer
Atlas Logistics
NEW BREED LOGISTICS
XPO Logistics
Kelly Services
The University of Southern Mississippi
McDonald's
AmeriPride Services
Natureware, Inc.

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