Purchasing Assistant

About Us: Vulcan Metals Corporation is a leader in complex engineered castings, delivering critical components to industries such as Rail, Military, Oil & Gas, and Power Generation. With over 100 years of innovation, we're known for precision, reliability, and making a real impact. Join us and be part of a legacy built on excellence!

Position Overview: The Purchasing Assistant reports directly to the Purchasing Manager. Requires competent and accurate processing of requisitions and purchase orders. To assist in the administrative process of creating purchase orders, reviewing and resolving issues within the purchase order and receiving processes, and other administrative duties for the Purchasing and Finance areas.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Prepare and process purchase orders based on scheduled needs or as requested; follow up to ensure timely delivery of supplies.

- Monitor and review outstanding purchase orders; maintain accurate records.

- Manage inventory and restocking of office supplies.

- Sort, distribute, and manage incoming and outgoing mail.

- Maintain organized filing systems for purchase orders and related documentation.

- Promptly notify the supervisor of any safety, quality, or maintenance concerns.

- Process labor tickets related to project management activities.

- Generate shipping labels (UPS/FedEx) and schedule small package pickups as needed.

- Operate and monitor the postage meter, including tracking of supply levels.

- Coordinate and update messaging displayed on the lobby reader board.

- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:

- 1-3 years of manufacturing or foundry environment preferred.

Qualifications:

- Associates Degree, or 2 years of purchasing experience and office administration

- Employment eligibility requires U.S. person status under ITAR regulations, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other protected individuals due to export control requirements.

Skills and Knowledge:

- Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division

- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Word

Pay Range: $25.00 an hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Why join our team at Vulcan Metals Corp?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy; physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.

Benefits:

- Successful applicants will be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 once you commence work with us*.

- Unionized Work Environment

- Competitive Pay

- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options

- Life and AD&D coverage provided by Vulcan Metals Corp.

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Vulcan Metals Corp.

- Paid Holidays, PTO, and Vacation

- 401(k) with a company match

- Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities

- We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

- Sign-on Bonus payments are subject to meeting with policy and criteria.

Prior to commencing employment, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Vulcan Metals Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

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