PARTS PURCHASING ASSISTANT - VERNON PLANT

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; overtime when necessary.

Job Summary:

The Parts and Purchasing Assistant is responsible to order parts and maintain inventory for the Vernon Plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Vernon Plant’s inventory and accounting management system.
• Issue purchase orders and log invoices to maintain acceptable inventory of parts.
• Review purchase orders to ensure accurate delivery of goods.
• Receive and distribute inbound deliveries to the appropriate departments.
• Assist in assuring that all items are properly checked out of the stockroom and recorded as necessary.
• Serve as a point of contact to answer internal and external customer questions and/or concerns in reference to parts/stockroom.
• Prepare and participate in physical inventory.
• Upholds quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated areas.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly environment in the stock room.
• Order parts from main and alternative vendors as needed.
• Maintain accurate files.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

SQF Requirements:

• Support Safe Quality Food (SQF) by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining work areas in a sanitary manner.
• Ensure biosecurity procedures are followed.
• Support SQF by maintaining the Approved Supplier Program and related registers.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Maintain the Prevention Maintenance Program.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Two-year business or similar degree preferred.
• Two to three years’ experience in inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Technical knowledge and good understanding of machinery and parts.
• Advanced computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service abilities.
• Excellent problem solving and continuous learning.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Moderately
• Sitting: Most of the day (a minimum of 5 hours)
• Walking: Moderately
• Bending: Moderately
• Lifting: 50 lbs. Infrequently
• Carrying: 30-60 lbs. infrequently; distance – 100 ft.
• Pushing/Pulling: Under 75 lbs. without assistance infrequently

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)