Operations Assistant: Order & Inventory Support

AppleOne Employment Services; Palos Verdes Peninsula (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an Operations Assistant in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. The role focuses on processing customer and purchase orders, ensuring accurate data, and coordinating shipments with sales, customer service, and warehouse teams.

The position operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., offering a direct hire path and a pay rate of $25–$27 per hour, DOE. This role emphasizes attention to detail and reliable communication to maintain smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in operations support or order processing.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial distribution, or related environment.
• Hands-on ERP/inventory system experience.
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent attention to detail in pricing, quantities, and delivery data.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and purchase orders from entry to shipment.
• Verify product numbers, quantities, pricing, and delivery details for accuracy.
• Track inventory, backorders, open items, and shipment status.
• Investigate discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with internal teams.
• Prepare shipping documentation and provide order/delivery updates.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and warehouse teams.

Skills

Operations support

Order processing

Sales support

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Tools

ERP system

Inventory management system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an Operations Assistant in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. The role focuses on processing customer and purchase orders, ensuring accurate data, and coordinating shipments with sales, customer service, and warehouse teams.

The position operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., offering a direct hire path and a pay rate of $25–$27 per hour, DOE. This role emphasizes attention to detail and reliable communication to maintain smooth daily operations.