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Industrial - Operations & Inventory Specialist (Order Management) Location: Alsip, IL (100% Onsite) Salary: $27 - $35+/hour + Paid Overtime + Benefits Benefits: Medical (90% company paid), Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long Disability, 401K, PTO Job Type: Full-Time Core Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm (occasional Saturday mornings until noon; paid OT) Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not available Relocation Assistance: Not Available Industrial - Operations & Inventory Specialist (Order Management) Description Our client in the industrial equipment industry is looking for an Operations & Inventory Specialist to add to their team in Alsip, IL. In this office-based role, you will support the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of an industrial shop, including customer orders, purchasing, invoicing, data entry, and system-generated reporting. The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting a machine shop, manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial supplier and be comfortable working within computer systems completing data entry with a high level of accuracy. To be successful, you must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced shop setting. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and growing company and play a key role in supporting shop operations. Industrial - Operations & Inventory Specialist (Order Management) Responsibilities • Process and manage customer orders to support shop operations and workflows • Support customer product inquiries and prepare quotes • Coordinate with shop personnel regarding order status, repairs, and assembly activity • Communicate with vendors to arrange orders, track deliveries, and resolve issues • Process shop invoices and support billing-related administrative functions • Complete high-volume data entry related to inventory, orders, and equipment activity • Maintain accurate records within an ERP system and internal databases • Generate and distribute system-based reports related to inventory and operations • Support inventory tracking, reconciliation, and basic reporting needs • Coordinate shop meetings, training sessions, equipment repairs & inspections • Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for shop documentation • Provide general administrative support to the shop operations team & special projects Industrial - Operations & Inventory Specialist (Order Management) Qualifications • 3+ years of administrative and data entry experience related to inventory is required • Experience within a machine shop, manufacturer, warehouse, or industrial supplier is required • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are required • High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry is required • Strong computer skills , including ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, are required