Data Entry Specialist

Zekelman Industries; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 with data management, documentation control, inventory tracking, and operational reporting. The role blends daily tasks with special projects across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, requiring organization, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with data, reporting systems, and ERP/MES tools, be reliable, and willing to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related computer coursework preferred.
• 1-2 years in manufacturing admin, reporting, or data management.
• Experience reviewing data for accuracy and correcting inconsistencies.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP and MES preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Strong communication and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain coil data in the MES, troubleshooting data discrepancies.
• Organize vendor bills of lading (BOLs) and related tags and documentation.
• Input and maintain data within SAP to support records.
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets and reports for production, maintenance, warehouse, and materials teams.
• Coordinate with BNSF Railroad to track inbound coil inventory.
• Assist the Maintenance Department with parts documentation and data creation.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Maintain maintenance action logs.
• Support purchasing activities through documentation management.
• Assist with department and plant-wide projects as needed.
• Distribute operational reports to Warehouse and Materials teams.
• Collaborate with supervisors across the facility to meet goals.
• Maintain regular onsite attendance.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

SAP

MES

Data management

Reporting

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MES

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 recordkeeping 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.