PURCHASING SUPPLY ASSISTANT B SHIFT - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

PURCHASING & PACKAGING COORDINATOR 

Purpose & Scope: 

Our Company is in search of an experienced B-Shift Inventory Assistant who will be working in the Supply department at the Grand Island, NE facility. The mission of the Inventory assistant is to attain his/her work safely and ergonomically with the highest level of quality; being consistent and efficient. 

Duties and Responsibilities of the Job: 

• Consolidate the packaging areas, maintain and organized the floor
• Loading and unloading trailers
• Must be able to do inventory counts and issuance and receiving of inventory
• Recommends programs to improve the management of inventory
• Ensures corrective measures to prevent discrepancies.
• Ability to work with a computer
• Must be willing to be forklift trained.
• Other duties might be assigned as needed 

Education and Experience 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be dependable
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to recognize problems and take appropriate action
• Ability to recognize when an issue should be referred to the Supervisor
• Knowledge of Word and Excel
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced team environment
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. individually and lift 50 lbs. on occasion
• Preferred forklift experience

Working Conditions: 

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with proficient accuracy, and some heavy lifting.
• Schedule M-F and Saturday when needed or as needed. 

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: 

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.

To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. 

EOE/Vets/Disability