Reports to: Senior Operator or Supervisor
Main objectives: Input information from source documents using keyboard and VDU terminal, following standardised procedures.
Typical functions and responsibilities:
- Operates one or more types of data entry equipment each with an alphanumeric keyboard to enter data directly or indirectly to computer(s) and/or to verify data previously keyed in.
- Works with data from a variety of jobs requiring interchange of procedures and/or set-ups.
- Keys data in from various standardised source documents requiring some selection of data.
- Follows specific instructions as outlined in procedures for each job.
- May verify or proof-read results of keying-in. Initiates corrective action, if necessary, within established procedures.
- Does not operate interactive VDUs or mini-computers.
Typical qualifications and experience: A reasonable standard of secondary education with at least two years experience. Fast and accurate keyboard data input skills. |