Data Entry Clerk

Talentify; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a data entry professional for a contract role based in Merrillville, IN. You will perform intermediate to advanced data entry, manage confidential information, and support multiple data entry tasks across systems.

Responsibilities include proofreading for accuracy, generating reports, and ensuring data integrity. A high school diploma is preferred with 4–6 years of relevant experience, plus 10-key typing speed.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of data entry experience.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Ability to process up to 10,000 keystrokes per hour.

Responsibilities

• Performs intermediate to advanced data entry duties.
• Supports multiple data entry tasks and data cleanup in various systems.
• Proofs work for accuracy and completeness.
• Generates reports on inputted data.

Skills

Data entry

10-key typing

Accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

Description

Performs Intermediate to advanced data entry duties. Can support multiple data entry tasks and data cleanup in various systems. Involved in managing confidential and sensitive information. Will be requested to provide guidance to staff once they have a solid experience in the work. Makes decisions and recommendations within established guidelines, procedures or polices and up to those within authorized limits. Inputs Alpha/Numeric data. Proofs work for accuracy and completeness. Prioritizes work by coding and sorting. Corrects errors during visual inspection. Maintains accurate records and tracking reports. Makes simple mechanical adjustments, such as switching sets and changing control features. Generates reports on inputted data. Experience with Access preferred. Ability to use 10 key adding machine. Ability to key 10,000 key strokes per hour. Good mathematical ability. Good item processing skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High school & post-secondary education preferred. Experience: 4 to 6 Years

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Merrillville, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.55/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Merrillville,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.