SHIPPING CLERK

Associated Milk Producers Inc; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Associated Milk Producers Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support financial operations in a Midwest manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes data entry, invoicing, and coordination of payments, with exposure to ERP systems like JDE or Oracle. Ideal candidates will have an associates degree in accounting and 1–3 years of related experience, plus proficiency with Excel, Word, and standard office software.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE or Oracle) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign and match purchase orders with incoming/outgoing documents and invoices.
• Compile and update shipping reports.
• Prepare upload spreadsheet for payment and obtain signatures.
• File copies of all AP documentation.
• Answer the phone and greet customers, suppliers, visitors.

Skills

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Phone etiquette

Communication

Education

Associates degree in accounting

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

JDE

Oracle

Job description

AMPI owns six Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese and processed cheese is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co‑op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

1. Assign and match purchase orders with incoming and outgoing documents and invoices.
2. Compiles and updates shipping reports.
3. Obtain necessary signatures, make copies, and prepare the upload spreadsheet for payment.
4. File copies of all A/P documentation.
5. Assist in answering the phone, greeting all customers, suppliers, and visitors.
6. Accurately enter data into the JDE computer system.
7. Monthly reporting for month end close.
8. Prepare necessary backorder and/or other communications to internal and external customers on an as needed basis (order status, timing)
9. Help to assign and enter data for hold items.
10. Maintain appropriate inventories for production runs communicate needs with appropriate personnel.
11. Use company computer systems to prepare a variety of reports, correspondence and miscellaneous tasks from rough draft or reports, ensuring on time, accurate documents.
12. Establish and maintain computerized records system for departmental records, files, and reports, along with ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
13. Perform back-up office responsibilities.
14. Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above..

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Associates degree in accounting or related field or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• One to three years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems. JDE or Oracle preferred.

BENEFITS/REWARDS:

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military service members, veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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