Plant Operations Assistant

Operations AssistantLocation: 4440 S Mendenhall Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38141The Operations Assistant will assist in all aspects of purchasing and inventory for a HDPE extruded plastics products factory. This includes entering production reports, purchasing for stock and non-items, performing and entering cycle counts, shipping and receiving functions. The candidate must have a hands-on background with purchasing and inventory in a manufacturing environment.Collect, enter, and reconciliation of materials produced and used on a daily basis.Provide purchase orders to vendors that supply stock and non-stock items to the plant and schedule items to be delivered.Receive in purchase orders and ensure that items arrive.Interact and develop good working relationships with vendors.Monitor safety stocks of materials used.Manage and update the list of vendors of items used.Perform and enter cycle counts on a bi-monthly cycle into JDE.Provide back up to shipping clerk on shipping and receiving functions.Operate within JDE inventory system, database, and excel spreadsheet.Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.Qualifications:Required:Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).Basic mathematical skills.One to three years experience is also required.Preferred:Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.Our Guiding PrinciplesAct with Integrity & in ComplianceDrive Value CreationBe Disciplined EntrepreneursFocus on the CustomerAct with HumilityTreat others with Dignity and RespectSeeking Fulfillment in your WorkWe Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.EEO StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!