Parts Clerk - 1st Shift - Starting at $28.50/hr.

Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Graham Packaging Company is looking for a Parts Clerk based in Hammond, LA. This opening is for 1st shift, which operates during the hours of 7am - 3pm with the potential for overtime.

Parts Clerks are responsible for purchasing and receiving parts and supplies for total plant operations. They maintain and manage parts room inventory, MSDS controller, and cost savings on materials. Primary duties of a Parts Clerk include:

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Maintain parts inventory by properly labeling and stocking materials
• Maintain accurate documentation for receipts, returns, shortages, and damaged items
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors, A/P, and maintenance.
• Establish and maintain organized parts storage locations with proper min/max/reorder-point, and reorder-quantity.
• Perform scheduled cycle counts based on established inventory-control procedures
• Investigate and reconcile inventory variances
• Monitor inventory consumption against maintenance requirements
• Support parts replenishment through SAP/Ariba
• Coordinate timely parts ordering and maintain critical spare parts levels
• Evaluate excess and slow-moving inventory to optimize stocking recommendations
• Prevent stockouts by ensuring proactive replenishment actions.
• Monitor purchasing activity, supplier confirmations and delivery status
• Identify overdue or delayed orders and ensure purchase order closure and invoice processing.
• Collaborate with Maintenance team to verify part(s) availability for planned maintenance activities.
• Identify alternate parts or manufacturers, as needed.
• Support the accuracy of bills of material (BOMs) for critical equipment.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Search for cost reductions by utilizing alternative low-cost quality suppliers.
• Receive FedEx/UPS shipments.
• Maintain a current approved vendor list.
• Work closely with Quality Systems Specialist on various tasks including MSDS files.
• Utilize computer literacy skills by maintaining excel spreadsheets and word files.
• Serves as a parts runner.
• Responsible for purchase order and purchase order revisions utilizing the automated PO system.
• Limited travel may be required.

Qualifications

A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing experience required. Previous Parts Clerk experience preferred.

Parts Clerks are required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.