Sales Order & Packaging Coordinator

Cardinal-Foods; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal-Foods in Burgaw, NC is seeking a Sales Assistant to support customer account setup, sales order processing, and packaging supplies purchasing at our sweet potato processing plant.

The role emphasizes organized, detail-oriented administrative support, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will coordinate with internal teams to meet customer requirements and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales support, customer service, purchasing, or office administration.
• Experience setting up new customer accounts and coordinating packaging supplies preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Experience in food processing, agriculture, manufacturing, or produce packing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up new customer accounts and maintain accurate customer records, pricing, and product specifications.
• Process customer orders and coordinate order details, packaging requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Communicate with customers regarding orders, product availability, and account needs.
• Order and track packaging supplies, including cartons, boxes, bags, labels, and pallets.
• Communicate with packaging vendors to obtain quotes, place orders, and monitor deliveries.
• Track packaging inventory to ensure adequate supplies are available for production.
• Coordinate with sales, production, warehouse, and shipping teams to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchase orders, sales records, inventory information, and other administrative documentation.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate in business administration, sales, purchasing, or supply chain management (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Cardinal-Foods in Burgaw, NC is seeking a Sales Assistant to support customer account setup, sales order processing, and packaging supplies purchasing at our sweet potato processing plant.

The role emphasizes organized, detail-oriented administrative support, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will coordinate with internal teams to meet customer requirements and maintain accurate records.