Parts/Purchasing Assistant

Job Summary:

The Parts & Purchasing Assistant will be responsible to order parts and maintain inventory for the Winchester plant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the accuracy of the inventory management system (MP2).
• Enter requisitions to acquire parts using the correct cost centers and account codes.
• Issue purchase orders to maintain acceptable inventory of parts.
• Review purchase orders to ensure accurate delivery of goods.
• Receive, Label and distribute inbound deliveries accordingly.
• File all purchase orders and packing slips in their respective locations.
• Create new "Hood numbers" for all new parts to go into stock.
• Label and Barcode all bins to coincide with the parts housed within.
• Assist in assuring that all items are properly checked out of the stockroom and recorded as necessary.
• Read and respond to all emails in a timely manner.
• Serve as point of contact to answer internal customer questions and/or concerns in reference to parts/stockroom.
• Prepare and participate in physical inventory.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly environment in the stock room.
• Prepare and distribute department information to leadership as needed.
• Order parts from main and alternative vendors as needed.
• Prepare repairable items for shipment to vendor and follow all steps for shipping parts.
• Cover off with oncoming clerk bringing any issues or emergencies to their attention.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Advanced Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
• Ability to type at least 50 words a minute
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal communication and human relation skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent administrative skills and perception
• Advanced Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
• Ability to type at least 50 words a minute
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal communication and human relation skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent administrative skills and perception
• Training and/or experience as an administrator or other clerical assignment

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal communication and human relation skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent administrative skills and perception
• Advanced computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Moderately
• Sitting: Most of the day (a minimum of 5 hours)
• Walking: Moderately
• Bending: Moderately
• Lifting: Light (less than 30 lbs) frequently
• Carrying: Light (30 - 60 lbs) frequently distance - 100+ ft.
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance infrequently

Performance Standards:

• Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the HP Hood Guidebook and applicable site supplement.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental protocols, procedures and training. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct safety concerns.
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices, including GMP dress code standards.
• Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences according to the Call-Off Procedure and Attendance Policy.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities

Support SQF by the following:

• Adhere to all food safety and food quality requirements as well as the regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over our products and processes.
• Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Environmental Concerns:

• May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens.

May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility