Data Entry Operator IKelly Services
Job Summary
Job Title: Data Entry Operator I (Temporary)
Location: Houston, TX 77078
Pay: $21 per hour
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Company Overview:
We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented Data Entry Operator I to support daily gate and yard operations at our Houston intermodal and drayage terminal. This is a temporary position with responsibilities both in the office and in an active terminal yard environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily inbound and outbound gate activities, ensuring accurate records of equipment and driver movements.
- Verify and maintain records for tractors, chassis, containers, trailers, and other equipment entering and exiting the terminal.
- Perform general administrative duties including data entry, documentation, filing, and electronic recordkeeping.
- Conduct routine yard inventory checks and reconcile physical equipment against system inventory.
- Maintain equipment activity within the depot/terminal management system and assist in resolving inventory discrepancies.
- Assist with documenting equipment condition, damages, and repair needs, including taking photographs when necessary.
- Communicate professionally with drivers, operations personnel, vendors, and terminal staff.
- Support management with reports, inventory audits, equipment research, and other operational or administrative tasks as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong computer and technology skills, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail and recordkeeping skills
- Comfortable performing both office and hands-on yard duties
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to enforce terminal procedures and safety requirements professionally
- Ability to identify visible equipment damage; prior equipment inspection experience is a plus
- Transportation, trucking, terminal, or depot experience strongly preferred
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