Data Entry Specialist

Zekelman Industries; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee recognition & service awards

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Data Entry Specialist to support Production and Maintenance teams through data management, reporting, and documentation control.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort with multiple systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Onsite, with potential for growth and cross-functional collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing admin/data management preferred.
• Strong Excel and data accuracy skills.
• Experience with SAP/MES is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety practices in line with company policy.
• Enter and maintain coil data in MES; troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Organize vendor BOLs, tags and documentation.
• Input and maintain data in SAP for accurate records.
• Create and maintain Excel reports for multiple teams.
• Coordinate with BNSF Railroad on inbound coil inventory.
• Assist maintenance with data creation and record management.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Maintain maintenance action logs.
• Support purchasing through documentation management.
• Assist with department and plant-wide projects.
• Distribute operational reports for Warehouse and Materials.
• Collaborate with supervisors across the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular onsite attendance.

Skills

Excel

Data Entry

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collab

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Computer applications coursework/certificates

Tools

SAP

MES

Microsoft Office

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi‑family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Data Entry Specialist. This position provides administrative, reporting, and project support to both the Production and Maintenance teams through data management, documentation control, inventory tracking, and operational reporting.

This is a dynamic role that combines recurring daily responsibilities with a variety of special projects supporting multiple departments across the facility. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with data, reporting systems, and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company policy.
• Enter and maintain coil data within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), including troubleshooting and resolving data discrepancies.
• Organize vendor bills of lading (BOLs) and corresponding tags and documentation.
• Input and maintain data within SAP to support accurate record‑keeping and database organization.
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and reports to support production, maintenance, warehouse, and materials teams.
• Coordinate with BNSF Railroad to track inbound coil inventory.
• Assist the Maintenance Department with parts documentation, data creation, and record management.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Maintain and update maintenance action logs.
• Support purchasing activities through communication and documentation management.
• Assist with departmental and plant‑wide projects as needed.
• Generate and distribute operational reports required by the Warehouse and Materials teams.
• Collaborate with supervisors and departments across the facility to support operational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full‑time onsite attendance.

Who You Are

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or certifications related to computer applications preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing related administrative, reporting, or data management work.
• Experience reviewing data for accuracy and correcting inconsistencies.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to accurately input, maintain, and verify data across various software platforms, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Understanding of production and manufacturing processes.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What You\'ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental coverage. In addition, we offer a tuition assistance program, annual bonus opportunities, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee recognition programs, and more.

• Competitive Compensation
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Recognition & Service Awards
• Career Growth Opportunities

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.