Data Entry Operator

Description

Data Entry Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The specific job duties and responsibilities of a Data Entry Clerk will depend on the industry in which they work. Data Entry Clerks will often have the following responsibilities:

Create spreadsheets to track important customer information and orders.
Transfer data from hard copy to a digital database.
Update customer information in a database.
Organize existing data in a spreadsheet.
Verify outdated data and make any necessary changes to records.
Operate common office equipment, like scanners and printers.
Search for and investigate information contained in files.
Perform regular database backups to secure data.
Input text-based and numerical information from source documents.
Provide occasional administrative support.
Sort and organize hard copies of paperwork after entering data electronically.
Review data for deficiencies or errors.
Assist with special projects that require large amounts of data entry.
Provide data entry support across departments on an ad-hoc basis.
Type in data quickly and efficiently.