Purchasing/R D Assistant Nippon Shokken U.S.A. Inc. West Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $27.70 - $32.30 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Outlook Food heating Basic math Cooking English Windows Simple food item preparation Driver's License Driving Food preparation Food preparation equipment operation Time management Full Job Description Nippon Shokken U.S.A., the No. 1 Sauce Company in Japan, is Hiring! Purchasing/R D Assistant (West Sacramento, CA) Job Summary Provide administrative and operational support to the Purchasing and R D sections under management supervision, assisting with procurement processes, sample creation, documentation, and day-to-day sectional operations. Essential duties Support the development of new and existing liquid and powder products, including preparing product samples, conducting measurements and various tests, and evaluating cooked products through tasting. Manage and coordinate raw materials and packaging materials, including sample management, vendor communication, meetings, purchasing data, and follow-up activities. Prepare and maintain product-related documents, manuals, specifications, ingredient lists, labels, and other materials required for product development and launches. Manage product registrations and information in internal and external systems, including

FDA, NAV, UPC/ITF

codes, and the company's internal network. Support NB/PB product registration, product information management, sales data preparation, and new product launch activities. Coordinate the ordering and management of imported products, R D supplies, consumables, and promotional materials. Prepare expense reports and other administrative documents for the R D department. Prepare and send product samples to sales offices and customers and provide support for company events. Perform other R D and administrative duties as assigned by the manager. Assist in sourcing ingredients, packaging materials, and supplies through direct negotiation with vendors Requirements Legally authorized to work in the US without any visa support Valid driver's license and ability to drive a car Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently at business level Ability to lift over 40 pounds Ability to work standing and/or sitting for 8 hours a day or longer Ability to use MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and Windows operation system Basic calculation skills(Addition, multiplication, subtraction, division) Able to eat, taste and analyze all ingredients, products and cooked items including meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, wheat, soy, peanuts, and sesame Ability to cook by using kitchen items

Pay:

$27.70 - $32.30 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

driver license (Required) Ability to

Commute:

West Sacramento, CA 95691 (Required)

Work Location:

In person