Job description

This position holder will work as a part of the Footwear Office Team to perform the essential tasks related to purchasing, receiving, and shipping, as well as learn the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Purchasing. This position holder will also provide secretarial and clerical support to the management team of the Footwear Division of McRae Industries, Inc. and assist other Footwear Office Team members in their various duties to balance workload or meet deadlines as needed.

McRae Footwear is seeking to fill this position with a candidate who is looking for a long-term career growth opportunity with commensurate pay increases.

Coaching, training, and disciplining for this position are provided and coordinated by the Director of Purchasing.

JOB OBJECTIVES

This position holder should:

· Enthusiastically, professionally, and efficiently fulfill the job as described for Assistant to Purchasing Director in such a manner as to (1) promote the good will of the Company; (2) provide timely, economical, and excellent service to the customer; and (3) contribute to the overall growth and profitability of McRae Footwear.

· Support harmonious relations and good team work with co-workers, coaches, and management personnel.

· Constantly strive for improvement in performance of the job duties.

· Willingly and enthusiastically cooperate with, assist, and support the immediate team coach in his/her efforts to achieve the highest level of productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction for the subject area of responsibility.

· Abide by the work rules and rules of good personal behavior as required by Company policy; and support the Company, its policies, rules, and regulations.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assist the Director of Purchasing on a daily basis and learn all duties and responsibilities of the Director of Purchasing.

2. Perform data entry of purchase orders and production documents on to templates and

also perform data entry into McRae’s computer system.

3. Contact and email suppliers of goods with orders and instructions.

4. Check accuracy of prices and required specifications against material orders before

sending out orders.

5. Check documents kept on certification and test reports against goods received and

review for accuracy; attach to orders and keep in files for government inspectors’

review if needed.

6. Receive acknowledgement of orders of materials and review for accuracy. Most

communication is thru emails and daily mail by USPS. Make copies and maintain files.

7. Record and post invoices and receiving reports against purchase orders as they

are received.

8. Keep purchasing manual, computer files and cost of materials updated on excel and in

computer system.

9. Perform data entry of excel production worksheet to obtain needs of materials.

10. Post manual and excel worksheets that are used to determine material needs.

11. Act as backup switchboard operator.

12. Keep excel files updated against material usages and material cost.

13. Assist as needed to perform general office tasks.

OTHER DUTIES

1. Perform other tasks that are supportive in nature to essential functions of department and as requested by Supervisor

2. Complete record of time worked as required.

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OTHER DUTIES (cont.)

3. Follow all safety guidelines and use all required safety equipment. Report any safety issues as they arise.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED

1. Must be proficient in EXCEL and WORD.

2. Honest, dependable, trustworthy with a high degree of pride in work and a good work ethic.

3. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed.

4. Basic knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and the use of office machines and equipment, including computers, typewriter, calculator, and fax machine.

5. Ability to maintain a filing system; filing and retrieval of information.

6. Attentive to detail. Mentally alert.

7. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Pleasant telephone voice.

8. Ability to learn and adapt to varied work assignments.

9. Must be able to multi-task. Good organizational skills.

10. Demonstrate a positive attitude. Must have or acquire an understanding that criticism of fellow employee in a demeaning, degrading, or in a character destructive manner is counter-productive to developing a cohesive team spirit within the operating unit.

11. Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a busy atmosphere with frequent interruptions.

12. Personable. Good interpersonal abilities. Ability to relate to others in a courteous and businesslike manner.

13. Ability and willingness to work well with others on an individual basis and as a team member.

14. Ability to manage time wisely in order to complete assigned tasks and to use all on duty time for the benefit of the Company.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED (cont.)

15. Accountable and readily accepts responsibility for job assignments.

16. Willingness to look for new and better ways to handle day to day activities and work toward continuous improvement. Open to a changing environment and willing to accept change.

17. Ability and commitment to maintain self-control over personal emotions, especially in situations which tax patience or are frustrating or irritating.

18. Self-motivated, self-directed, self-starter. Ability to work independently without close supervision in accordance with policies and guidelines.

19. Ability to understand, cope with, and solve problems relevant to area of responsibility.

20. Desire to learn and grow to become a vital part of the McRae Footwear management team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Requires sitting at desk to perform most of job duties for the majority of on-duty time. May require going into the factory to complete some assignments. Work is in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. This position holder has considerable interaction and communications with Footwear Supervisors, vendors, and Government representatives.

2. Work is performed under defined and uniform procedures.

3. Smoking or use of tobacco products, or vaping on any McRae Industries, Inc. premises or in Company vehicles is allowed only where designated.

4. The workplace is a pleasant business environment and your language and physical conduct should always be consistent with this type atmosphere. Verbal or physical conduct which harasses, embarrasses, disrupts, or interferes with other Team Members' work performance, which creates an intimidating, offensive, or hostile environment, or in general is not consistent with professional behavior is not allowed. All forms of harassment are prohibited in our workplace and it is Company Policy to emphasize that sexual harassment is specifically prohibited.

5. Socializing or sexualizing during on-duty time is not acceptable. Sexualizing at any time on Company premises or while on Company business is not acceptable behavior.

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WORKING CONDITIONS (cont.)

6. The Company is committed to maintaining a drug-free workforce and a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. Employees are prohibited from illegal use, sale, dispensing,

distribution, possession, or manufacture of illegal drugs, controlled substances,

narcotics, or alcoholic beverages on Company premises or work site, on any of the

grounds connected to our buildings (either leased, rented, or owned), in personal vehicles on Company property, or in any vehicle used for Company business. Being intoxicated or otherwise under the influence of alcohol. Or non-prescription drugs while on duty is not permitted. All persons to whom a Tentative Job Offer is made for a position in the Company will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. All active employees are subject to random testing, “reasonable” suspicion testing, follow-up testing, and post-accident testing.

7. McRae Industries, Inc. has a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace violence. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain a violence-free workplace.

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Must work well with others on an individual basis and as a team member.

2. Must listen to, be able to understand, and follow instructions.

3. Must work all normal scheduled work hours and any additional hours as required by business conditions and requested by Team Coach. Overtime hours may be required without advance notice based on work needs. The Company has a policy of making reasonable accommodations for specific religious beliefs which conflict with established and normal operating procedures.

4. Must demonstrate a strong commitment to the Company and its management's efforts to profitably operate a conglomerate of several diverse businesses (Divisions, Subsidiaries, or Affiliates) each of whose earnings or losses (as the case may be) are consolidated in the Company's Financial Statement at the end of each fiscal year (end of July), and whose combined earnings are the basis for most elective employee benefit programs; therefore, must be an enthusiastic supporter of the operations and marketing efforts of each of the affiliated business units.

5. Must follow company rules, regulations, and procedures. Must adhere to Company Policies, Statements, and business practices. Must demonstrate high ethical standards in all work-related activities which could adversely affect the Company's positive relationship with its existing or potential customers or its employees.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS (cont.)

6. Perform any other duties as may be: (a) appropriate, necessary, or required to cause the Company to be operated at its highest level of efficiency and profitability; and (b) as may be directed by Coach.

7. There is a ninety (90) day waiting period before becoming eligible for most non-mandatory employee benefit plans. Days Off With Pay accrual is effective immediately for regular full-time employees. Holiday pay is available for regular full-time employees after the completion of the 90-day waiting period.

8. McRae Industries, Inc. is an “at-will” employer and employment in the position of Assistant to Purchasing Director may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, by either the employee or employer. Your first 90 days of employment will be considered an introductory period during which the Company will evaluate you for the position. The satisfactory completion of the introductory period does not guarantee you continued employment or change the “at-will” status of your employment.

9. It is the policy of McRae Industries, Inc. not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because he or she is an individual with a disability or a protected veteran (i.e., disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other veteran who served during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized). It is also the policy of McRae Industries, Inc. to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of McRae Industries, Inc. will not be subject to harassment on the basis of disability or status as a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law regarding individuals with disabilities or protected veterans is prohibited.

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PAY RANGE

In accordance with Wage and Hour Laws, this job, as described herein, is not exempt from the wage and hour laws and is compensated on an hourly basis with overtime pay at 1½ times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours during any work week.

Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.00 Per Hour

The starting wage will be determined by an appraisal of the candidate’s knowledge relevant to the job content and skill development necessary to perform the duties of the job at or above the acceptable level.

Pay increases will be commensurate with growth in responsibilities and job performance.

NOTE: The statements contained herein reflect general information as necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, the skills and characteristics typically required, and the scope of the responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, or to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance workload.

EEO / AA / m / f / vets / disabled

EEO Employer for Veterans

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

McRae Industries, Inc. provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or status as a protected veteran.

McRae Industries, Inc. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

McRae Industries, Inc. has an Affirmative Action Plan for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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