Purchasing Assistant

Huffman Welding & Machine, Inc.
Fort Madison, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2023 CLOSED ON 5/31/2023

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About us

Huffman Welding & Machine, Inc. is one of the country’s premier project management and manufacturing companies with over 50 years of experience in process equipment, heavy fabrications, and machining.

Quality is assured and precision is guaranteed at Huffman Welding & Machine, Inc.

Huffman Welding & Machine Inc. was established in 1971 by founder Bob Huffman and his wife, Rosie. His eldest son, Michael joined the business at the start. not too soon after, Bob’s second eldest son, Hank (Richard), joined the team followed by his youngest son, Bob Jr., and later adding his grandson, Jason. Together, the family has worked to produce quality products and services. The company continues expanding by adding new equipment and new employees all striving to provide superior service and more options to our customers.

The business has been able to grow because they have surrounded themselves with the highest quality employees that come to work each day with a desire to fulfill our customer’s needs and help solve our customer’s problems. Today, Huffman Welding continues to be family owned and ran by Michael, Hank, Bob Jr. and Jason who keep this mentality alive and thriving.

Huffman’s is looking for motivated, self-driven person who want to be part of a growing company and be a strong member of that team.

Job Location: Huffman Welding & Machine, Inc. in Fort Madison

6224 Avenue 0 Fort Madison, Iowa 52627

Very Competitive salary based upon experience. Great benefit package offered including: healthcare, 401 K retirement (3% Company Match, 4% if 5% or more is contributed by employee) and vacation.

Please apply at Huffman Welding & Machine, Inc. in Fort Madison. Or send your resume to human resources

Management will be contacting you if they are interested in scheduling an interview.

Experience/Education:

  • High School Diploma / Prior administrative experience

Skills Needed:

  • Organizational Skills – Ability to manage a variety of paperwork, tasks, and other items efficiently and effectively
  • People Skills – ability to answer phones and handle customers as well as call companies to resolve issues with invoices, etc.
  • Computer Skills

o Work with a variety of programs (Microsoft programs - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. / and 2 ERP systems for processing invoices)

  • Ability to adapt and perform in a high pace environment --- cannot get flustered or bothered by the sometimes-stressful environment that comes with a high pace manufacturing position

Daily Tasks Include:

  • Answer the phone
  • Cover the front desk
  • Sort through previous day’s purchase orders and attach confirmations
  • Enter PO’s into the computer
  • Check PO’s in books
  • Call vendors
  • Monitor approved orders
  • Process and fax orders
  • Get pricing quotes
  • Get invoice copies
  • Get freight costs
  • Match up credit memos to return paperwork
  • Call on credits
  • Type quotes
  • Sort packing slips and match to invoices
  • Work 40 hours minimum per week with occasional required overtime
  • Standard hours 8:30-5:00

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Fort Madison, IA 52627: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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