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CHESTERTON FEED & GARDEN CENTER —Chesterton, IN
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
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- In-person
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
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Strack & Van Til —Chesterton, IN
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Center Store Manager - Valparaiso US 30
Strack & Van Til —Valparaiso, IN
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Center Store Manager - Valparaiso Calumet Ave
Strack & Van Til —Valparaiso, IN
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Center Store Manager - Town & Country Valparaiso
Strack & Van Til —Valparaiso, IN
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Center Store Manager - Portage
Strack & Van Til —Portage, IN
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Office & Purchasing Assistant

CHESTERTON FEED & GARDEN CENTER
Chesterton, IN

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $20 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Teamwork
Executive administrative support
Attention to detail
Data accuracy checks
Time management
Office experience

Full Job Description

Office & Purchasing Assistant (Full-Time)

About the Role

We're looking for a dependable, organized Office & Purchasing Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, efficiency, and customer service. In this role, you'll work closely with our Purchasing Team and General Manager, providing administrative, purchasing, and office support that keeps our operations running smoothly.

As a small business, teamwork and flexibility are essential. Team members are cross-trained in multiple areas to ensure excellent service as business needs change. You'll begin by learning our front-end operations, including the cashier/register area, to build a strong understanding of our customers, products, and daily processes before expanding into purchasing and office responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities while taking ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

Purchasing & Receiving

Enter and maintain accurate product information in the Point of Sale (POS) system.
Create and process purchase orders.
Receive inventory and verify quantities against purchase orders and vendor invoices.
Process vendor credits and maintain accurate purchasing records.
Monitor inventory accuracy and report discrepancies.

Administrative & Office Support

Assist with employee scheduling and other administrative tasks.
Maintain organized office files and records.
Coordinate meetings, training sessions, and employee events.
Communicate professionally with vendors, customers, and team members by phone and email.
Assist with sales promotions, special events, and related vendor billing.
Support daily office operations and other departments through cross-training.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means you:

Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and office records.
Stay organized while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Communicate professionally with vendors, customers, and coworkers.
Take initiative to solve problems and improve processes.
Demonstrate dependability, confidentiality, and a team-first attitude.

Qualifications

We're looking for someone with:

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong computer proficiency.
Administrative or office support experience.
Purchasing, inventory, receiving, or POS experience preferred.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
The ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.
A dependable work ethic, consistent attendance, and willingness to learn.

What We Offer

401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible scheduling
Supportive team environment
Opportunities to grow your administrative, purchasing, and inventory management skills

We're looking for someone who wants to become a valued, long-term member of our team and grow with our company.

Schedule

Full-time
Day shift
One weekend day required

Work Location

This is an in-person position.

If you're organized, dependable, enjoy working with spreadsheets and inventory systems, and take pride in accuracy, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help keep our purchasing and office operations running smoothly.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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