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Order Clerks

Order clerks take and process orders for materials, merchandise, and services.

Order clerks take orders via several means such as phone, fax, and internet. They check that products are in stock and ensure that the order gets processed efficiently.

Order Clerks are in the Marketing, Sales, and Service career cluster and the Merchandising pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$16.02 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   1.9%

Below statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Receive orders by phone, fax, regular mail, e-mail, and the Internet.
  • Determine if ordered items are available.
  • Enter order information into computer.
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Job Title Examples:

 Hub Associate,  Materials Scheduler,  Order Analyst 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.