Purchasing Associate

WHO WE ARE

 

 

This position is with Helena Industries (HI). HI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC and provides production and distribution solutions to customers across a wide variety of industries. HI is one of the largest chemical toll manufacturers in the U.S. and our clients include many household name brands and large retailers.

ABOUT THE JOB

 

The Purchasing Associate provides support to the plant operations team.

 

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

 

• Reviews plant production schedule to ensure raw materials and actives are available for production.
• Working knowledge of production planning and MRP applications.
• Issues purchase orders (PO's) to established plant and customer vendors for required materials.
• Tracks PO's for production materials to ensure products are received in time to meet production needs and maintains files.
• Verifies product is received according to schedule.
• Contacts customers for additional active ingredients and informs them of vendor issues with raw materials.
• Provides clerical and administrative support to the inventory management area.
• Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years of related work experience in accounting and finance is required.

 

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Mathematical aptitude.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a busy environment.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

 

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

 

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

 

The work environment for this position is in a typical plant/warehouse environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

 

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

 

BENEFITS AT HELENA

 

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!