Data Entry Clerk

Position Title: Data Entry Clerk
Location: Warwick, RI
Starting Pay for position: $19.00/hour
Hours: M-F 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM EST

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

HERFF JONES, Data Entry Clerl, Warwick, RI.
As a member of the Supply Chain team you'll play an integral role in shaping the future of Herff Jones. Above all else, you'll be an agent for change as we launch multiple new initiatives to streamline how we do business to increase the quality of product we deliver to our clients. In this role you will have regular interaction with the Purchasing, Production, Quality, Shipping & Receiving teams.

The role will be responsible for outbound & inbound processing of product while keeping the internal database up-to-date with the current order status. Candidates should be very detail orientated, capable of accurately and proficiently entering orders, adept at problem solving and open to learning and growing their skills through involvement in a wide variety of areas. Should be a self-starter that can be relied upon to perform job duties with minimum to no supervision. Should demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, and be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the manufacturing industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• High volume of data entry to maintain accurate internal records regarding the current location and status of outsourced materials & precious metals
• Timely distribution and processing of incoming and outgoing product
• Receive product from the production floor; accurate sending & receiving of orders from internal departments and external vendors; unpack and distribute orders to the appropriate departments
• Weigh and scan orders, pack goods to be shipped, generate appropriate paperwork & print shipping labels
• Support coordination of International shipments; prepare commercial invoices, and other shipping documents following import / export guidelines and regulations for all international shipments
• Support Monthly & Annual Precious Metal inventory reporting by ensuring all documents and logs are easily accessible and maintained
• Support the Return to Vendor (RTV) process for defective or incorrect items, ensuring quick resolution and proper documentation
• Provide cross functional support in other areas as needed such as quality, purchasing, and shipping/receiving

Skills/Competencies:

• 1-2 years plus of data entry experience
• Read, write, and understand English
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy and typing skills
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong multitasking abilities, with the ability to navigate changing priorities and handle complex, dynamic workflows
• Have a high level of attention to detail
• A positive attitude and be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Experience in a manufacturing facility / data entry role / purchasing or shipping role.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent suggested

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 10-50 lbs. multiple times a day
• Ability to travel around the office and the factory briskly, several times per day

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to a typical manufacturing office environment. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate. The employee may occasionally be exposed to a manufacturing (non-temperature-controlled) environment; the noise level in this environment is usually loud.

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About Herff Jones:
Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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