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Customer Order Specialist

Harlan, IA 51537

Posted: 05/14/2026 Job Number: 805413 Pay Rate: 20.00 Industry: Metals / Machine Shop

Job Description

Position Title: Customer Order Specialist

Wage: $20/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 8am-5pm

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Customer Order Specialist for a leading supplier of process equipment in Harlan, Iowa. This is an associate-to-hire opportunity, with a great benefits package offered once hired on! If you enjoy working with customers, coordinating orders, and supporting sales teams in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

Customer Order Specialist Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Answer inbound customer calls regarding orders, returns, shipments, delivery status, complaints, and warranty requests
- Enter and manage customer orders accurately in the system
- Review customer files and previous orders to validate new order details
- Verify order specifications to meet manufacturing requirements
- Process Return Goods Authorizations (RGAs) for returns, credits, or warranty items
- Assist with initial warranty review and coordinate with engineering for product analysis
- Support outside sales representatives with order entry and customer requests within assigned territories
- Collect customer specifications and pricing details to prepare accurate quotations
- Make outbound calls as needed to follow up with customers and coordinate freight quotes

Customer Order Specialist Requirements:
- Previous experience in customer service, sales support, order entry, or administrative roles required
- Strong communication and phone skills
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in order entry and customer information
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable collaborating with customers, internal teams, and sales representatives

IND099

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

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