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Order Entry & Sales Support Coordinator
Location: Waukegan, IL
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Setting: Fully Onsite
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Order Entry & Sales Support Coordinator to join our team in Waukegan, IL. This role is essential to ensuring customer orders are processed accurately, tracked efficiently, and communicated effectively across departments.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-driven, and comfortable working with data, business systems, and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in supporting sales operations while contributing to overall customer satisfaction and operational success.
Work Environment
This position operates in a small office environment and works closely with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, Production, and Shipping teams. Daily responsibilities include processing customer orders received through online platforms and email while supporting efficient internal operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Accurately enter, review, and process customer orders.
• Verify pricing, product details, and order information for accuracy.
• Maintain customer and order records within company systems.
• Coordinate with production, shipping, and internal teams to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Monitor order status and provide updates as needed.
• Prepare quotes, order documentation, and other sales support materials.
• Manage order-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies in partnership with internal departments.
• Provide administrative and sales support as needed.
• Assist with inventory, scheduling, and other operational activities.
• Take on additional responsibilities and special projects as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in order entry, administrative support, inside sales support, customer service, or a similar role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and business software applications.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Dependable attendance and a reliable work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft 365, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support functions outside of core responsibilities.
• Professional, personable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a growing organization.

Why Join Us?
If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment, have a keen eye for detail, and take pride in delivering excellent customer and operational support, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an immediate impact on our day-to-day success.

• Apply today to be considered for our Order Entry & Sales Support Coordinator opportunity in Waukegan, IL.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Waukegan, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Waukegan,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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® Platinum Award 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.
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