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About this Purchasing Assistant/ Clerk 1st Shift role at Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Wayne-Sanderson Farms · Onsite · Mississippi - Hazlehurst Plant

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primarily responsible for performing general clerical duties including order data entry and accurate record maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:       

  • Perform clerical function related to the processing of orders, ensuring the timely acquisition of supplies, equipment and materials
  • Complete order entry into purchasing management software including preparing purchase requisitions, generating purchase orders, obtain price quotes when needed, etc.;
  • Monitor and track purchase orders; contact suppliers for late or missing orders when needed
  • Prepare purchasing reports as requested ensuring data reported is accurate and up-to-date
  • Assist with monthly inventory
  • All other relevant duties as requested by supervisor or manager

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a clerical position
  • Ability to communicate (both speak and write) and comprehend English fluently
  • Ability to fluently communicate both internally and externally in a timely and professional manner
  • Must have proficient computer and math skills
  • Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment when needed and the ability to effectively multi-task
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize to complete tasks while maintaining attention to detail
  • Must be able to work unsupervised to complete all tasks

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Follow all departmental and company safety policies and programs
  • Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to lift 20 lbs frequently and 40 lbs occasionally.
  • Ability to frequently move about the facility


 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Wayne-Sanderson Farms

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms . Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feedin

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