Seasonal Order Entry Clerk

Position Title: Seasonal Order Entry Clerk I
Location: Champaign, IL
Starting Pay for position: $18/hour.

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

Your Opportunity:
The Herff Jones Cap and Gown team, based in Champaign IL, is looking for an Order Entry Clerk I to join our team until Spring. The Order Entry Clerk I process incoming orders in a timely matter. To insure this, the Order Entry Clerk I use their impeccable attention to detail to make sure addresses, pricing, taxes, and other order information are correct. In addition, the Order Entry Clerk I will be responsible for assisting Customer Service Support and Customer Service Representative agents with assuring customer excellence. There is possibility of OT.

Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
Reporting to the Customer Service Supervisor, you will organize, review, and process orders in a timely manner. Attention to detail is necessary as we want all orders to be complete and correct before sending up to be manufactured.

• Reviews, enters, and processes orders received from based on order forms, confirmations, and excel spreadsheets in accordance with policies and guidelines for product, price, and commission sales.
• Assists with organizing paperwork, business system projects, building collateral orders, and keeping the office stocked with supplies.
• Learns and helps in the development of new processes to aid task accuracy and efficiency.
• Collects paperwork, scanning, filing, and handles customer mailings, and other duties assigned.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• High School diploma or equivalent, associate degree preferred.
• Preferred 1 year of data entry experience
• Strong computer skills, specifically MS Office and account management software
• Skill with Microsoft Office (specifically excel) and learning new systems/technology with understanding some work is processed manually.
• Effective problem-solving skills, capable of maintaining composure and a positive attitude in demanding circumstances.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally through email and interpersonal communication with balanced information, care, and kindness.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple processes and tasks at a time with strong organizational and detail skill.
• A positive attitude with a focus on learning the complete product cycle to better service the customer.

Physical Activities:Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Reading, communication, simple math.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT

About Herff Jones:
Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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