Production Assistant

Production Materials Assistant Job Description

Production Materials Assistant Job Responsibilities:

Assist production by creating product labels; obtaining materials required by maintenance, tool room and production; verifying, preparing, and forwarding purchase orders to vendors.

Production Materials Assistant Job Duties:

• Create product labels for production.
• Deliver paperwork to production departments.
• Assist production and scheduling with verifying on hand counts of production materials in order to prevent material shortages or overstocking.
• Assist purchasing agent in sourcing and purchasing raw materials, components, and MRO items needed for plant maintenance.
• Utilize Epicor MRP results for analyzing material requirements; verifying on-hand quantities; creating purchase orders.
• Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from management, as required.
• Obtain purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
• Schedule delivery of available inventory items by verifying stock on hand with suppliers; scheduling delivery through various approved methods of transportation.
• Verify receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves shipments in error with suppliers.
• Resolve invoicing or receipt discrepancies.
• Prepare facts and supporting documentation throughout the procurement process.
• Keep information accessible by sorting and filing documents.

· Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Production Materials Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a directly related procurement, purchasing or supply chain environment.
• Previous experience and/or proficiency in using ERP systems. Epicor experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment; industrial assemblies a plus.
• Working knowledge and a thorough understanding of procurement processes and alternative replenishment methods.
• Experience holding vendors accountable.
• Effective priority and time management skills.
• Able to continuously stand or walk; regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or inventory of moderate weight (8 - 25 pounds)
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels throughout an organization internally and external to the company (i.e. - vendors).
• Must have excellent documentation & organization skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment.

· Ability to self-motivate and manage multiple tasks within tight time frames.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18