Purchasing​/Storeroom Clerk Madison, IA

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Reporting to the Plant Manager/Superintendent, this role is responsible for maintaining inventory levels of plant supplies, parts, tooling, lubricants, chemicals, and other materials necessary to support production operations. The position oversees purchasing activities, inventory management, raw material processing, and operational reporting to help ensure production schedules are met efficiently and cost-effectively.

The Purchasing Coordinator works on-site in a manufacturing plant environment and regularly interacts with maintenance, production, suppliers, and plant leadership to support operational needs, manage inventory levels, and coordinate purchasing activities.

• Maintain inventory levels of plant parts and supplies
• Generate purchase orders and coordinate with internal and external vendors
• Manage raw material deliveries and processing activities
• Monitor inventory consumption, receiving, and replenishment activities
• Manage parts and consumable cost control systems using Microsoft Office and accounts payable/receivable processes
• Coordinate end-of-month activities, including environmental, inventory, and cost reporting
• Properly identify, receive, and store supplies in storeroom and remote storage areas
• Maintain reorder points and inventory levels to support production requirements
• Work with supervisors and suppliers to locate and expedite critical parts and supply deliveries

High School/GED

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate degree preferred
• Three or more years of experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills
• Dependable, safety‑oriented, and flexible to work overtime as needed

• Manufacturing plant and storeroom environment
• Frequent interaction with production, maintenance, suppliers, and plant leadership
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods
• Ability to push, pull, bend, climb, walk, and lift on a continuous basis
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead on an occasional basis
• Ability to support plant operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting

Ft. Madison

Iowa

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Silgan Containers