Data Entry Operator (Contract)

Job Description

Job Title: Data Entry Operator

Location: Merrillville, IN (On-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Remote Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays)

Rate: $21.50/hour

Duration: Immediate start through April 30, 2026 (with possible extensions)

Contract Type: W-2 (U.S. work authorization required; no C2C or sponsorship)

Position Overview

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Data Entry Operator to support data processing functions within a utilities environment. The role involves handling sensitive and confidential data, performing high-volume entry tasks across multiple systems, and supporting the leak survey group with sorting, scrubbing, and process execution. This is a hybrid role based in Merrillville, IN, requiring two days on-site and three days remote per week.

Key Responsibilities

Perform intermediate to advanced data entry tasks, including alpha/numeric input and 10-key data entry

Enter, proofread, and validate large volumes of information across multiple platforms

Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity by correcting errors and identifying inconsistencies

Prioritize and sort incoming data to meet team and operational deadlines

Support leak survey group activities, including data sorting, scrubbing, and customer-side leak process entry

Assist in phone-based follow-up related to data collection and execution

Generate reports on data entry activities and outcomes

Follow established guidelines and procedures, escalating decisions as appropriate

Assist with onboarding and guidance for other staff once proficient

Make simple equipment adjustments (e.g., switching input sets, toggling system controls.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma required; post-secondary education preferred

4–6 years of data entry experience in a high-volume or technical environment

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information

Familiarity with Microsoft Access is preferred

Ability to key at 10,000 keystrokes per hour using 10-key adding machine

Strong mathematical ability and item processing skills

Excellent attention to detail, record-keeping, and task organization

Full-time

Hybrid remote