MRO Purchasing Clerk

Overview

Mendocino Forest Products Company (MFP) is looking for an experienced MRO Purchasing Clerk to join our sawmill maintenance team in Ukiah, CA. This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $28.65 and includes benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and company paid Life Insurance.  To learn more about our benefits click Here.

This position is onsite and requires regular, physical attendance.  Successful candidates must be able to work in person, interact directly with co-workers and team members, and fully participate in collaborative, in-office activities. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.

The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant.

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential supplies and facilitates qualifying new suppliers
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories
• Expedites delivery of goods to users
• Counts, measures, or weighs articles to verify contents of shipments against bills of lading, invoices, or storage receipts
• Examines articles for defects and sort articles according to extent of defect
• Unloads and unpacks incoming shipments by hand or forklift
• Uses a keyboard to enter purchasing and receiving information into computer
• Sorts and files purchasing and receiving records
• Prepares spreadsheets and obtains details for prices
• Maintains vendor list of prospective subcontractors and materials/new products
• Collects and enters bids into spreadsheets for evaluation by the Manager
• Provides samples and information to staff as requested
• Corresponds, issues and tracks Purchase Orders with outside vendors
• Confirms with vendors delivery schedules to ensure Company can meet requirements
• Decides with vendors for timely product pick-up
• Creates PO’s to Companies as required
• Closes PO’s in computer systems at completion as needed
• Organizes and maintains MRO inventories

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and minimum of six months experience in warehouse, shipping, or sales preferably with a company that manages and sells lumber or similar material or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must maintain and carry a valid driver license and remain eligible to operate a company vehicle including automobiles and trucks in accordance with company policy guideline
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift operator’s license through company-provided training, or provide proof of a current or previous forklift operator’s license.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with purchasing and accounting software preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer and using standard office equipment.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, including computers, and phones.
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms; occasional standing, walking, bending, and light lifting of office materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 20-50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision for computer work and document review, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office setting with moderate noise levels.
• Frequent interaction with internal teams, customers, and vendors via phone, video, and in-person meetings
• Position may involve managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Work may involve both indoor and outdoor conditions, including exposure to varying weather conditions
• This position may require wearing eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, safety vest or hard hat when entering safety sensitive areas

Competencies

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; supports everyone's efforts to succeed 

Professionalism 

Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. 

Ethics and Organizational Support

Works with integrity and ethically; follows established policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizational goals and values. 

Adaptability

Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 

Innovation

Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness. 

Verbal and Written Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and requests clarification; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.