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Description

Purchasing Assistant – JBS USA Food Company Souderton, PA

Primary Role:

Support plant operations by managing inventory of parts, materials, and PPE inventory; processing requisitions, cycle counts; and assisting Purchasing Lead & Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management:

+ Conduct daily and cyclical inventory counts.

+ Verify on-hand inventory and incoming shipments.

+ Maintain accurate records and proper labeling of materials.

Material Handling:

+ Receive, issue, and deliver parts and materials.

+ Operate a forklift for unloading and storage.

+ Prepare materials for return or repair.

Documentation & Data Entry:

+ Post receivers and issue slips in SAP.

+ File paperwork and slips in numerical sequence.

+ Locate parts and materials in the database for maintenance and other departments.

Cross Training:

+ Provide support across purchasing areas including packaging and office operations.

5S Standards Commitment:

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area by applying 5S principles: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.

+ Actively contribute to the Standardize and Sustain phases to embed these practices into daily routines, promoting safety and operational excellence.

Additional Duties:

+ Assist with special projects and audits.

+ Support other departments during peak times or absences.

+ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Assist in training new team members and provide cross-functional support.

+ All other duties assigned.

Requirements:

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

+ Ability to work independently with a dependable work ethic.

+ Excellent computer skills:

+ SAP experience preferred

+ Microsoft Excel required

+ Ability to work in a fast pace environment.

+ Comfortable with physical tasks and forklift operation.

BENEFITS

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

+ Vacation, sick leave, and six company observed holidays

+ Better Future Program-2 year MONTCO Community College tuition paid for employee and dependents

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EOE/Vets/Disability