Seasonal AP Clerk

Kraft Heinz; Escalon (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Escalon, CA is seeking a driven Seasonal Accounts Payable Clerk to support purchasing and invoice processing in a fast-paced tomato products facility. You will work under the Plant Buyer, handling orders, payments, and supplier coordination to ensure timely deliveries.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration with Production, Quality, Warehouse and Finance teams, and effective communication with suppliers.

Qualifications

• A/P experience preferred.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Understanding of purchase order software platforms (MRP) preferred.
• Attention to detail for accuracy.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Relevant experience in accounts payable or purchasing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders, track orders, and maintain inventory.
• Build relationships with suppliers and coordinate orders, shipping, and invoices.
• Assist with procurement activities and ensure timely payment processing.
• Communicate with management to ensure orders are accurate and deliveries meet expectations.
• Support cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Warehouse and Finance.

Skills

AP experience

SAP

MRP/PO systems

Attention to detail

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Tools

MRP software

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking a driven and detail-oriented Seasonal Accounts Payable Clerk to be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business.

Seasonal Accounts Payable Clerks work in our tomato paste, pizza sauce, salsa, peeled pear canned tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, and tomato sauce production area in Escalon, CA. Under the direction of the Plant Buyer, the person selected for this position will be expected to become familiar with all aspects of receiving and processing invoices, tracking purchase orders, processing payments and provide cross-functional support to their assigned business unit. The Accounts Payable Clerk must work closely with the other members of the Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Finance teams and provide support to the cross functional departments.

Compensation Overview

Wage Rate: $25.50

Work Schedule

Monday-Saturday 8AM-5PM during the months of July October subject to 7 days

Overtime may be available based on business needs during off season

Community Overview

• Escalon is located in California’s Central Valley with a population of 7,558.
• Escalon has a large agricultural industry which is based on the fertile farmland surrounding the city.
• The Escalon story began in the 1940’s by Cristoforo and Emma Colombo.
• Each season, our tomato crop begins with seed varieties that have been carefully cultivated by our research team to provide the best balance of flavor, aroma, and color. Many of the growers who plant these seeds were handpicked by Cristoforo Colombo more than 50 years ago.

https://www.escalon.net/

Plant Overview

• Formerly Escalon Premiere Brands
• Over 600 employees during fresh pack season
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities
• Union Plant
• What we produce:
  • Concentrated crushed tomatoes
  • Classic Italian pizza sauce
  • Marinara sauce

Job Overview

Are you ready to join a fast-paced work environment with a team dedicated to producing high quality tomatoes found in more than 30 different food service products consumed all around the world?

As an Accounts Payable Clerk you’ll see first-hand how our tomatoes go from farm to table. You’ll be a front of the line employee who will contribute to our continuous growth.

Responsibilities & Duties

May include, but isn't limited to:

• Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products
• Scheduling of transportation for ingredients
• Assisting the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
• Effectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate
• Processing purchase orders, track orders and maintain an inventory
• Build relationships with suppliers
• Research, select and purchase quality products, materials and supplies
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery
• Weekly ordering of packaging material
• Daily reconciliation of purchase orders
• Manage plant procurement activities for packaging materials and supplies
• Maintain vendor accounts - coordinate orders, shipping, invoices, delivery
• Daily inventory count supplies, such as cans during summer

Qualifications

• A/P experience preferred
• SAP knowledge preferred
• An understanding of purchase order software platforms (MRP) manufacturing resource planning preferred
• Attention to detail for accuracy
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Relevant experience

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Benefits

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Escalon

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.