Plant Maintenance & Purchasing Clerk

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp; Wichita (KS); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation Package Available

Résumé du poste

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp seeks a Maintenance Clerk to manage plant purchasing in the maintenance area. You will process requisitions, issue and distribute purchase orders, and maintain a real-time orders database.

You’ll be the go-to contact for vendors to ensure timely delivery and smooth communication for equipment upkeep. The role emphasizes detail orientation, proactive communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships.

Responsabilités

• Vendor & supplier management to ensure timely order fulfillment and resolve invoice issues.
• Coordinate with vendors to schedule deliveries, address discrepancies and track outstanding orders for MRO buying.
• Maintain real-time database to track all orders and assist in reporting for management.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports to management on Purchasing and Maintenance needs.

Connaissances

Detail oriented

Team oriented

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

APICS Certification preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP knowledge

Description du poste

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Maintenance Clerk plays a crucial role in keeping our plant operations running smoothly by managing the fast-paced clerical and administrative functions of plant purchasing, with a key focus on the maintenance area. This dynamic position is responsible for processing requisitions, issuing and distributing purchase orders, and maintaining a real-time database to track all orders. You'll be the go-to contact for vendors, ensuring timely delivery and smooth communication to keep our equipment and operations in top condition. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a high-energy environment, this is the perfect role for you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Vendor & Supplier Management: You'll manage vendor accounts to ensure timely order fulfillment and resolve invoice issues via phone and email. You'll also follow up with suppliers to schedule deliveries, address material discrepancies, and track outstanding orders from the MRO buyer. Work with vendors to resolve order problems, including pricing issues, delivery tracking, and invoice discrepancies. Coordinate with vendors in emergencies to expedite service for equipment issues. Handle orders with consumable vendors for necessary parts.
• Maintenance & Inventory Management: You will oversee the repair and rebuild of items that need attention. Perform monthly checks on tools, fall protection, and off-site inventory. Assist in reviewing Maintenance PMs for accuracy. Communicate with Maintenance staff to address parts room concerns and order requests.
• Reporting & Documentation: Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports to management on Purchasing and Maintenance needs. Create and manage Plant Purchase Orders for receiving and billing.
• Training & Safety Compliance: You'll also train new employees in the department. Keep the parts room clean and compliant with Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental standards.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• SAP knowledge, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• APICS Certification is preferred.
• SAP knowledge Bi-lingual, preferred.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

Relocation Package Available

No EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people.

Good food. Responsibly.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.

• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.

Our company invests in your future.

Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.

For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com.

Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous, among many others.

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