Inventory Counter Clerk (SEASONAL)

Job Title: Inventory Counter Clerk

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: Procurement Manager

Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Seasonal

The Role: The Inventory Counter Clerk is directly responsible for maintaining inventory, purchasing and distribution of supplies for all Foothill Packing operational locations under the direction of the Procurement Manager.

Foothill Packing is a customer harvester – agricultural support company working in the Southwest dessert area of Arizona and throughout the state of California. The responsibilities and capabilities outlined are necessary to be performed by the Inventory Counter Clerk to support the Company’s vision and business needs, ensure compliance, and maximize employee relations and engagement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Documenting all vendor contact information and securing it in a common area. For all areas of operations, currently Salinas, Huron, Yuma, El Centro.
• Quarterly inventory of all company equipment, tools, assets, including verification of VIN and odometer
• Information
• Locating available parts when why is out of stock
• Issuing Purchase Orders, verifying/confirming purchases and amounts, preparing documents for payment. Issuing purchase orders, verifying dollar amounts and quantities and ensure invoices are prepared for payment in a timely manner thru a computer system.
• Keep accurate inventory records
• Working with Manager in developing inventory controls and standards. Including FIFO, control / refine all inventory quantities, develop and maintain approved vendor list.
• Experience in an auto/harvest parts
• Must have computer proficiency.
• Team oriented, flexible hours and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service
• Valid driver's license
• Forecasting and reporting of all needed purchases.
• Referring to parts manuals (both hard copy and electronic format) to identify exactly the right part(s) for the make, model and year of vehicles being serviced.
• Communicating with vendors to insure the best purchasing value. Frequent RFQ’s of current and
• potential vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Professional attitude, and Budget/cost control

• Ensure a professional shop attitude and work environment that will both be productive and financially progressive in the future.
• Ensure that the quality of work and materials are making long-term financial gains for the profitability of Foothill Packing, Inc.
• Responsible for managing direct and indirect costs associated with FHP fleet Repair and Maintenance, short/long-term projects, and facility improvements. Keeps records of all materials, labor, inputs, costs, and presents associated costs and budgets to direct Manager.
• Ensure Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and all local, state, and federal regulations are followed.

Qualifications

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Computer literate in Microsoft office, i.e. Word, Excel, Access. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience with multitasking, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual – Bi-Literate English/Spanish.
• Must act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner and collaborate with all Company employees, including general labor, administrative, supervisory and management employees and external stakeholders.
• Agricultural Industry experience (preferably in the Harvesting/Farm Labor Contracting).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Previous experience using Inventory Parts Management Software
• Current and valid driver’s license, if driving a Company vehicle.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking on uneven ground.
• Moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds at a time).
• Required to use hands, handle, and feel; climb or balance; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• Reach, stoop, pull, push, write requires manual dexterity.
• Operate radio, calculator, tablet, phone involves repetitive hand arm movement.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to insect repair work.
• Exposed to outside weather conditions, which may include hot (exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit) or very cold (under 40 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Must be able to hear alarms, machinery, conversations as this position is exposed to moderate to high noise levels.
• Must be able to handle multi-tasks and work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to interact politely with outside customers and vendors.
• Communication with other team members involves making contact orally, via telephone, radio or in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19