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The Flesh Company
Purchasing Assistant
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$46,699 / year median in Kansas
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Flesh Shared Services Department:
Production Job Status:
Full Time FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Reports To:
Production Manager Grade/Level:
Amount of Travel Required:
None Job Type:
Regular Positions Supervised:
None Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday. Various Shifts. Some weekends and overtime.POSITION SUMMARY
Perform a wide range of administrative and production support activities for the plant and/or managers and supervisors to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s)- Successfully read the face of a ticket for the selection of materials and allocation, assist procurement with supplies.
- Work in compliance with Safe-Well policies at all times.
- Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
- Assist with pricing, scheduling shipments, and other freight issues.
- Other tasks as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s) Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Analytical Skills
- Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Applied Learning
- Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience. Attention to Detail
- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task from the beginning to the end of the project/task. Ethical
- Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Lean/Sigma
- Responsible for keeping your work center within the 5 S compliance standards. Actively practicing 5 S and lean methods daily. 5 S compliance standard goal= Successfully passing any 5 S audit on your work center. Mechanical Aptitude
- Aptitude with machinery Organized
- Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Reliability
- The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Resource Management (People & Equipment)
- Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel. Responsible
- Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct. Safety Awareness
- Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Technical Aptitude
- Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Working Under Pressure
- Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
WORK ATTIRE
Appropriate office attire. No shorts or sweats.SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required Bronze designation on ACT will be considered in lieu of high school equivalency:Required Experience:
Experience preferred but we will train the right candidate.Computer Skills:
Basic Certifications & Licenses:
Other Requirements:
Annual Inventory Prep and Inventory, (occasionally bi-annual)WORK ENVIRONMENT
Production floor and office; climate controlledJob Type:
Full-time Pay:
$14.00- $18.