PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties for the facility including purchase of general consumables as required to maintain a constant flow of materials and supplies to assigned areas within the plant.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
· Purchases materials, supplies and inventory items following established guidelines and procedures set forth by management. Orders all plant consumables and manages inventory levels. Orders manufacturing repair items and coordinates outside vendor service calls with maintenance team for onsite inspections, scheduled maintenance, and repairs for all equipment, machinery, and campus facilities and structures.
· Track back orders, arranges with vendors for delivery and notifies the department manager as to the expected delivery date.
· Research vendors and suppliers to ascertain most cost-efficient source of supplies.
· Request quotes for regular and new supplies and services from vendors frequently. Handle negotiations with vendors, as needed or requested by management, regarding price points of supplies.
· Complete purchase orders using designated software as required. Performs data entry of purchase orders on computer and logbook as required.
· Maintain good housekeeping standards in assigned areas. Performs all duties following established safety procedures and guidelines using assigned safety equipment.
· Assist maintenance with all work orders – maintenance cost accounting.
· Make initial contact with various contractors as directed by plant engineer.
· Assist HR with various safety monitoring and tracking; including, but not limited to, Hazardous Waste Management, Annual Crane Inspections and repairs, Dust Collector Monitoring, Forklift Repairs and Inspections, Chain/Sling Audits & Inspections, MSDS, Chemical Inventories, etc.
· Coordinate small projects as directed by Plant Engineer.
· Assist Accounting Supervisor with month-end consumable reports.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
· Requires thorough knowledge of policies and procedures for purchased goods and services. Requires the ability to plan and coordinate procurement of materials, parts, supplies and services in the most economical manner within specified timeframes. Requires knowledge of flow of materials and scheduling.
· Must have high level of attention to detail to maintain accuracy for orders and accounting reports.
· Must be organized and be able to deal with interruptions to keep track of multiple orders, service calls, and projects, while also maintaining good interpersonal skills.
· Must have good communication skills to interact effectively with multiple vendors and representatives, service technicians, management, and other coworkers daily.
· Must be familiar with company products, terminology, part identification and numbering system.
· Must be proficient with basic office equipment, computers, software, printers, faxes, staplers, etc.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
