JBS USA · 1 day ago
PURCHASING ASSISTANT - FOUR 12 HOUR SHIFT- AM
Plainwell, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelJBS USA is the largest animal protein processor in the world, committed to feeding the world while upholding family values. The Purchasing Assistant will be responsible for inventory management, processing paperwork, and assisting purchasing supervisors in ordering supplies and materials for plant operations.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingIndustrialOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Responsible for inventory and cycle count taking; processing paperwork,data entry of receivers and issues and inventories as required,housekeeping of storage areas,maintaining labeling and material identification,receiving parts and materials and processing them including department notification and stocking,and prepping materials for return
Retrieving, issuing, and documenting parts and materials as they are received and dispersed
Receiving and taking delivery of parts and materials
Delivering parts and materials
Operating a forklift
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Job requires neatness and organization with a grasp for detail and accuracy in record keeping
Individuals must have strong work ethic, be dependable, and be able to work independently
Taking daily or cyclical inventories
Verifying on hand inventories
Verifying incoming shipments of materials
Posting receivers on computer system
Issuing materials from inventory on computer system
Filing paperwork and documents by combination of company name and numerical sequence
Hand writing issue slips and inventories requiring
Finding parts and materials in the computer data base for maintenance and other departments
Cross train to work in all areas of purchasing, including but not limited to box shop, stockroom, knife room, office etc
Very strong computer skills
Microsoft Excel required
Responsible for inventory and cycle count taking
Processing paperwork, data entry of receivers and issues and inventories as required
Housekeeping of storage areas, maintaining labeling and material identification
Receiving parts and materials and processing them including department notification and stocking
Prepping materials for return
Clerks are to operate the forklift to unload incoming materials and to place in storage in warehouse
Process of all relative documentation for receiving or repair/return of goods from warehouses
Retrieving, issuing, and documenting parts and materials as they are received and dispersed
Receiving and taking delivery of parts and materials
Delivering parts and materials
Operating a forklift
All other duties as assigned
Preferred
SAP experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits designed to meet the healthcare and financial goals of our team members and their families today, tomorrow and in the future.
Company
JBS USA
JBS USA is a multinational company that processes beef, pork, and lamb.
Founded in 2007
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Byers
Senior Advisor to CEO
Victor H. Machado
Chief Financial Officer
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