Order Clerks

Business, Management and Administration
Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs, installations, or rental of facilities. Generally receives orders via mail, phone, fax, or other electronic means. Duties include informing customers of receipt, prices, shipping dates, and delays; preparing contracts; and handling complaints.

What an order clerk does

Become an order clerk

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good order clerk

  • Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
  • Talking to others.
  • Looking for ways to help people.
  • Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

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Order Clerk job outlook

  • There are 2,839 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 84 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

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Education needed

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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