Purchasing Clerk

JOB SUMMARY

The Purchasing Clerk is responsible for managing/ assisting in all aspects of the operation from Shipping, Receiving, Front office, and back office. The Purchasing Clerk will oversee/manage purchase orders, maintain inventory records, and ensure timely procurement of goods and services while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams.

Mon-Fri 8a-5p

HIRING NOW

GREAT BENEFITS

FULL TIME

VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Duties and responsibilities are not limited to and are as follows:

• Perform all work in accordance with the highest standards of Smurfit Westrock-Vitop safety

policies, ensure all safety policies and processes are enforced.

• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in a timely manner, including data entry

and updating spreadsheets, order entry, processing POs in SAP, sending the pickup request

and shipping paperwork.

• Tracking shipments and updating delivery statuses, get pickup appointments, confirm

delivery, update shipping schedule file, tracking final pricing.

• Coordinating with vendors for routine follow-up setting up calendar events.
• Managing inventory records and order confirmations.
• Scrap follow-up, finish good inventory follow up.
• Manage, track and store a variety of equipment – computers, phones, keys, uniforms, etc.
• Responsible for weekly count of all consumable items and reorder based on inventory

count or what is needed for the plant to run efficiently.

• Perform general administrative tasks to support other departments, including GM, Human

Resources, and Finance.

• Successfully complete all essential training. Adhere to lock-out tag-out policy and

procedures and PPE requirements.

• Work with all departments to meet daily tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Qualification/Experience

• High school diploma or GED; associate’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred

Minimum 1 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a

manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights, overtime and weekend

assignments.

• Ability to work in a team environment and rotate jobs or shifts as needed.

Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with inventory systems

(SAP) a plus.

• Knowledge of safety practices, 5S, and LEAN manufacturing a plus.
• Understanding standard work (SOP’s).
• Understands and follows Company’s quality and corporate/environmental policies.
• Understands and follows procedures and work instructions established by Smurfit Westrock
• Vitop, USA.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic reading and math.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., email, data entry, Microsoft Office-Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift and stack objects up to 50 pounds occasionally to lift, carry, push, and pull

or otherwise move objects.

• Work involves periods of sitting, standing, and walking, climbing ladders, staircases, stooping,

kneeling, crouching, twisting/turning, and reaching, bending at the waist. Indoor/ out-door

work environment with exposure to weather extremes.

• Must be able to perceive the nature of sound, utilize near and far vision, depth perception,

provide oral information, and possess the manual dexterity to handle and work with various

materials and objects which are essential aspects of this position.

• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on area of the plant.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (eye protection, ear protection, hand protection and

safety shoes) is required for specific tasks and/or area of the plant worked in.

SAFTEY TERM

Smurfit Westrock is committed to a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees. This

commitment is expressed in our Health and Safety (H&S) Policy, the Smurfit Westrock EHS

Guidelines, and in the daily safe operations at our world-wide facilities. Working safely is standard

practice at Smurfit Westrock – the safety and health of our employees and the communities we

serve is a high priority.

Employees must learn, understand and implement the Smurfit Westrock H&S Guidelines

applicable to their job.

• Give full support to Smurfit Westrock’s safety processes. Individuals will strictly follow

rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job

• Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities
• Assist in the development and accomplishment of safety goals and objectives
• Know and understand their individual safety responsibilities. Understands own role in the

emergency response plan, and participates in emergency drills

• Comply with applicable safety codes, laws, regulations, Smurfit Westrock’s Guidelines and

standards