Data Entry Clerk

Order Processing Specialist / Data Entry Clerk

Location: Blaine, MN (On-Site)

Pay: $18.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-6:00 PM (can be flexible)

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Start Date: Targeted for 11/16/2026

Launch Your Career with a Growing Manufacturing Company

A family-owned manufacturing company in Blaine is seeking an Order Processing Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with data entry, customer service, or administrative experience who enjoys technology, problem-solving, and working in a collaborative environment.

You'll serve as a key link between customers, the CAD/design team, and production, helping ensure orders move smoothly through the manufacturing process. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on computers, managing multiple screens, learning technical processes, and providing outstanding customer support.

What You'll Do

• Process and enter customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Support the CAD team by helping move orders through the production workflow
• Act as a point of contact for customer questions regarding design-related requests
• Provide order updates and customer support throughout the order lifecycle
• Review and manage order queues to ensure timely processing
• Maintain accurate customer and order records
• Assist with purchase orders, service orders, and order fulfillment processes
• Collaborate with customer service, design, and production teams
• Navigate multiple computer screens and software systems throughout the day
• Escalate complex customer inquiries when necessary

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 6 months of professional experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Previous manufacturing industry experience
• Experience processing orders or supporting production environments
• Experience working with part numbers, purchase orders, or fulfillment systems

A Unique Fit for Tech-Savvy Candidates

Candidates who are comfortable navigating technology, multitasking between screens, and learning new systems tend to excel in this position. In fact, individuals with gaming experience have historically performed very well due to their ability to process information quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and work efficiently in a digital environment.

This family-owned manufacturing company creates custom templates used in large-scale cardboard production. Their products help create everyday items such as pizza box inserts, cereal boxes, retail displays, promotional signage, and movie standees.

Employees enjoy a supportive, close-knit culture where many team members have built long-term careers and remained with the organization for 10+ years. The company regularly hosts catered lunches, holiday events, and team activities while maintaining a professional but laid-back atmosphere.

• Hands-on exposure to both office operations and production processes
• Learn directly from experienced customer service and production teams
• Opportunities for long-term growth into other areas of the business, including customer support, operations, and sales
• Stable company with excellent employee retention

This role is fully on-site at the Blaine facility. Employees spend most of the day at a computer in an office setting while occasionally visiting the production floor to better understand products and processes. The production environment is clean, organized, and closely connected to the office team.

Eligible employees may have access to:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Coverage

• Interview with HR and Customer Service Leadership

If you're looking for a career opportunity with a company that treats employees like family, offers strong training, and provides real opportunities for growth, this is a great chance to build valuable experience in manufacturing operations, customer service, and order processing while joining a team with outstanding tenure and culture.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blaine, MN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many…