Data Entry Specialist (Purchase orders)

August 14, 2026

VARITE is looking for qualified Data Entry Specialist (Purchase orders) WHAT THE CLIENT DOES? A leading distributor of natural and organic foods, as well as specialty products, across the United States and Canada. WHAT WE DO? Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services. Job Title: Department Specialist I Location: Remote role after training (3-5days training) Client prefers local candidates so they can be trained in person at the West Sacramento location Contract Duration: 2.5 months Pay Rate Range: $18.00 - $20.00/hr on W2 Work Authorization: Only USC or GC HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO Job Description: <ul><li>To complete a variety of specialized duties that support functional operations. </li><li>The duties in the department specialist job family focus on tasks and/or work that are unique to the department and require knowledge and skills that are beyond what are required for general office work. </li></ul> Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Data entry of purchase orders </li><li>Approximately 400-600 purchase orders per month </li><li>Daily processing required (5 days per week) </li><li>Assist with reporting and administrative tasks </li><li>Enter purchase orders into Client's proprietary business system </li><li>Generate, save, and distribute reports </li><li>Support additional reporting functions as needed </li></ul> Required Skills: High Priority: <ul><li>Strong 10-Key/Data Entry skills </li><li>Previous purchase order entry experience preferred </li><li>Accuracy and attention to detail </li></ul>Excel Skills: <ul><li>Basic Excel knowledge: </li><li>Add columns </li><li>Enter and update data </li><li>Create reports </li><li>Save reports </li></ul>Location: <ul><li>Local candidates preferred </li><li>On-site initially for training </li><li>Position supports the Military Division </li></ul> Work Arrangement: <ul><li>Remote role after training </li><li>Client prefers local candidates so they can be trained in person at the West Sacramento location </li></ul> Schedule: <ul><li>40 hours per week </li><li>Typical hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Or 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM </li><li>Some flexibility depending on circumstances </li><li>Overtime is highly unlikely </li></ul> Training: <ul><li>In-person training for approximately 3-5 days </li><li>Will need to learn the company's proprietary business system </li><li>Training includes purchase order entry processes and reporting functions </li></ul> Communication: <ul><li>Minimal customer interaction </li><li>Internal employees </li><li>Reports are sent to various individuals, but communication is primarily administrative in nature </li><li>Limited phone or customer-facing responsibilities</li></ul> BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive: <ul><li>Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage </li><li>Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.</li><li>Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.</li></ul> If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply. Know someone who would be perfect for this role? Refer to us and if they are hired, you could be eligible for our employee referral bonus! Help us grow our team with top talent from your network. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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