Description
Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. Duties may include verifying data and preparing materials for printing.
- • Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.
- • Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
- • Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
- • Store completed documents in appropriate locations.
- • Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
- • Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
- • Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
- • Load machines with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disks, tape, or Braille media.
- • Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
