Data Entry Clerk (ERP – Production Environment)

About the role

The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a dairy farmer-owned cooperative and dairy processor based in the Midwest. Founded in 1916, MMPA operates in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin, serving dairy farmers and producing a range of dairy products including fluid milk, cheese, and ice cream.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and update production orders, inventory transactions, and material movements into the ERP system
• Process bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and work order data
• Verify production data against source documents (shop floor paperwork, inventory logs, shipping/receiving records)
• Assist with maintaining item master data, part numbers, and product specifications
• Support cycle counts and physical inventory reconciliations
• Maintain organized digital and physical records in compliance with company policies
• Monitor data integrity and report discrepancies to supervisors
• Generate routine production and inventory reports as needed
• Collaborate with production supervisors, warehouse staff, purchasing, and accounting to ensure data accuracy
• Adhere to company safety standards and production protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of data entry experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience working with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics D365, or similar) preferred
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong data entry speed with minimal errors
• Basic understanding of production processes and inventory management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to escalate discrepancies

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities

Skills

• Strong data entry speed with minimal errors
• Basic understanding of production processes and inventory management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to escalate discrepancies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retailer including 401k with employer contributions
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums