Temporary Data Entry Inventory Jobs in California

Data Entry ClerkAbout the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to join our team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This position combines high-volume data entry, email-based customer support, and administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, excels at working with detailed information, and can communicate professionally while managing multiple priorities.

If you enjoy working with data, solving customer issues, and maintaining accuracy in a structured environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and maintain high volumes of alphanumeric data, including product information and part numbers.
• Manage a shared customer service inbox, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Prioritize and organize requests from multiple customers while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Update and maintain records using Microsoft Office applications and internal systems.
• Enter, update, and retrieve information within an ERP system.
• Provide customer support via email and inbound phone calls.
• Resolve customer inquiries and scheduling challenges with professionalism and a solution-oriented approach.
• Follow established procedures and quickly learn new processes and workflows.
• Assist with administrative duties, documentation, and general office support.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Maintain accuracy and data integrity across all systems and communications.

Required Qualifications

• Previous data entry experience with strong typing speed and accuracy.
• Customer service or customer support experience, preferably in a call center, administrative, or office environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using ERP systems or similar business software.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft professional emails.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when working with numbers, addresses, product information, and part numbers.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with large product catalogs or extensive part number databases.
• Experience handling inbound customer calls.
• Ability to retain and apply detailed product and process information.
• Comfortable working in a focused, analytical team environment.
• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn.

What Makes You Successful

• You take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• You remain calm and professional when handling difficult customer interactions.
• You are highly organized and can manage competing priorities effectively.
• You enjoy learning new systems and adapting to changing business needs.
• You are dependable, accountable, and committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant work experience is valued more than formal education.

Apply today to join a team where accuracy, customer service, and attention to detail make a real impact every day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Carlsbad,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.