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Job Title: Data Entry Clerk

Job Description

As a Data Entry Clerk, you will be responsible for accurately entering data and creating purchase orders that instruct the shop personnel on specific tasks such as heat treatment processes, temperatures, and alloys. This role involves utilizing computer systems extensively, including Visual-Shop software, which is user-friendly, and occasionally Microsoft Office applications. Strong reading, writing, comprehension, and customer service skills are essential, as you will occasionally interact with customers over the phone.

Responsibilities

+ Enter data and write up purchase orders for shop instructions.

+ Utilize Visual-Shop software and Microsoft Office for data entry and documentation.

+ Provide customer service and handle occasional confrontational phone interactions.

+ Assist with answering phone calls, although this will be infrequent.

+ Participate in hands-on tasks in the shop, such as painting and operating forklifts, as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in data entry and computer usage.

+ Ability to read and write effectively.

+ Strong comprehension skills and customer service abilities.

+ Comfortable working independently and problem-solving before seeking help.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Interest in learning the industry, including aerospace specifications and business operations.

+ Experience with general labor, loading, unloading, and mechanical tasks.

+ Ability to work with hand tools, packaging, and cleaning.

Why Work Here?

This position offers growth opportunities, with a Quality Assurance role opening in about 11 months due to retirement and potential advancement within the company. Enjoy benefits like a 401k with a 3% match, an excellent PTO plan that improves with tenure, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. The company is family-owned and oriented with laid-back management, providing flexibility for doctor's appointments and family circumstances, emphasizing family-first values.

Work Environment

The work environment is a heat treatment facility where products undergo thermal treatment. The team is small and cross-trained, allowing for variety in job duties and personal growth. Work can involve exposure to open flames with temperatures reaching up to 160 degrees. Employees should be prepared to perform multiple roles and assist in various tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Spokane Valley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.