What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Assistant position at Russell Stover Chocolates?
At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!
A day in the life…
As a Purchasing Assistant, you are responsible for communication to the purchasing agent and management in the facility. You will handle purchasing for all departments and negotiating for pricing and delivery. You will also be responsible for inventory counts and accuracy of inventory managed by the assistant.
What You Will Be Doing…
Do you have what it takes?
(Basic Qualifications)
(Preferred Qualifications)
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
Make Happy. Work Happy.
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A day in the life…
As a Purchasing Assistant, you are responsible for communication to the purchasing agent and management in the facility. You will handle purchasing for all departments and negotiating for pricing and delivery. You will also be responsible for inventory counts and accuracy of inventory managed by the assistant.
What You Will Be Doing…
- Analyze inventory to place orders from vendors
- Process maintenance orders
- Research cost alternatives to get the best pricing
- Inventory non-production items weekly
- Send orders through management approval stages
- Work with supervisors and employees on their needs
- Monitor all orders for delivery, past due and quantities
- Verify packing lists and filing
- Order office supplies for entire plant
- Balance credit card statements
- Manage shoe program
- Work with warehouses on receiving supplies for non-production items
- Ship out packages for Fed Ex and other carriers
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards
- Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives
- Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities
- Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role
Do you have what it takes?
(Basic Qualifications)
- High School diploma or GED
- 18 years of age or older
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation
- Ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, and lift overhead.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
(Preferred Qualifications)
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications required (Excel, data entry and spreadsheets)
- Use SAP functions to analyze business
- Work with vendors in a courteous, friendly and professional manner
- Safety First : Your well-being is our top priority, and we’ve got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you’ll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we’ll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you’re always in the know!
- Surroundings : Get ready to work alongside a variety of equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels – it’s a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
- Active & Engaging Work : Whether you’re on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there’s never a dull moment. This is a place where you’ll stay on the move!
- Comfortable Climate : In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
- Appealing Smells : The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
- Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style) : A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
- Allergens : You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
Make Happy. Work Happy.
Alternatively, you can apply to this job using your profile from Indeed by clicking the button below: