Purchasing Clerk

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain daily communication with department personnel, plant management and vendors.

Responsibilities of the Purchasing Clerk :

• Purchases goods and services, equipment, office supplies, cleaning supplies, and miscellaneous items for the plant.
• Assign general ledger account numbers. Determine tax liability on purchase requisitions.
• Research inquiries and resolve problems regarding orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Assists Receiving Coordinator with completed packing slips and delivery tickets, providing to accounts payable for processing.
• Prioritize and review all invoices related to plant purchases.
• Research projects as requested by the Division Accountant.
• Works with Accounts Payable Specialist to troubleshoot problems with material receipt or backorders.
• Prepare purchasing reports as requested by management
• Control petty cash

Skills / Requirements

Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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