Job description

Purchasing and Inventory Assistant

Nationally, our company has designed and built conveyors and material handling equipment since 1954! In January of this year, we relocated our MN site to a new building in Inver Grove Heights, and we are now hiring a Purchasing and Inventory Assistant. This new position will primarily assist our Purchasing/Material Planner, as well as support our Shipping/Receiving Manager.

Frequent tasks:

• Assist Purchasing/Material Planner with procurement by placing orders, checking on status of shipments and backorders, stock counts, system adjustments, data entry, and weekly system-based reporting
• Assist Shipping/Receiving Manager as needed by preparing inbound and outbound shipments, inventory audits, and data entry, along with reporting functions
• Other tasks as assigned

Do you…?

• Have intermediate computer skills (especially Excel, and web-based inventory-management software)?
• Possess a high attention to detail, and willingness to assist with creating and maintaining accurate inventory records?
• Appreciate and maintain a clean and organized workspace?

Can you…?

• Stand/walk throughout your shift, along with bending, stooping, lifting/pushing/sliding packages, which can weigh up to 30 lbs. The majority of your day will be spent in an office setting, but you will be required to work within our production area as well, which can be loud, and is not climate-controlled during the summer months.
• Read and comprehend work instructions and documents (written in English)?

We require:

• Prior purchasing or inventory experience
• Good time-management skills and attention to detail
• Proven track record of attendance – once hired, we will need you!
• Proactive and self-motivated employees who work well independently

We offer:

• Competitive salary, depending on qualifications and experience
• Monday-Friday shifts – no evenings, weekends, or holidays
• Full-time hours
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Health/dental/vision/life insurances
• 401(k)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• If not within a reasonable commute of Inver Grove Heights, do you plan to relocate?

Experience:

• data entry: 1 year (Required)
• purchasing: 2 years (Required)
• inventory: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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