Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Operations Processor (Orders)Job Description
The Operations Processor (Orders) is responsible for the accurate and timely creation, processing, and maintenance of customer contracts, purchase orders (POs), and sales orders (SOs). This role supports daily business operations by ensuring orders are processed efficiently, documentation is maintained accurately, and communication with internal teams and customers is professional and responsive. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Create, review, and issue customer contracts in accordance with established procedures.
- Accurately create and process purchase orders (POs) and sales orders (SOs) in the appropriate systems.
- Review orders and contracts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before processing.
- Maintain organized digital and physical records of all contracts, purchase orders, and sales orders.
- Process order revisions, updates, cancellations, and corrections as needed throughout the order lifecycle.
- Ensure all assigned daily tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Communicate professionally with customers and internal departments via email, Microsoft Teams, and telephone.
- Collaborate with sales, operations, logistics, accounting, and other departments to resolve order-related issues.
- Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and implement appropriate solutions while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Maintain accurate documentation and system records for all orders and related activities.
- Prioritize multiple assignments while consistently meeting productivity and accuracy expectations.
- Perform additional operational or administrative duties as assigned to support business operations.
- Process invoices and support accounts payable activities as needed.
- Enter and update data in Excel spreadsheets and other data entry tools to support reporting and recordkeeping.
Essential Skills
- Previous experience in receiving, warehouse operations, or logistics preferred, with a minimum of 1 year.
- Proficiency in data entry with strong accuracy and speed, including 10-key typing.
- Working knowledge of Excel, including data entry and basic spreadsheet use.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook for email communication.
- Ability to process invoices and support accounts payable activities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and customers.
- Capability to identify discrepancies and resolve order-related issues while maintaining customer service standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in warehouse operations, receiving, or logistics is preferred and beneficial for understanding order flows.
- Comfort working with digital and physical documentation and maintaining organized records.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as sales, operations, logistics, and accounting.
- Willingness to perform additional operational or administrative tasks to support the team.
- Interest in participating in working interviews to directly showcase skills and experience.
- Openness to completing assessments that support understanding of work style and job fit.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, on-site role based in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is part of a small team of approximately 5–10 people, offering a collaborative environment where team members work closely across departments such as sales, operations, logistics, and accounting. The workplace uses Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Teams for communication and documentation, and involves both digital and physical recordkeeping. The organization offers a 401(k) program with a matching contribution after six months, eligibility for annual cost-of-living adjustments and/or merit bonuses after 12 months, and a paid time off program that starts at 13 days and increases by 40 hours after the third anniversary. A comprehensive benefits guide is available to provide additional details about health and other benefits. Working interviews may be used as part of the hiring process, giving candidates an opportunity to directly demonstrate their experience in the actual work environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Salt Lake City,UT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.
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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.