Job Description

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant with Purchasing Responsibilities to join our team! You will be responsible for the direct purchasing of materials necessary to complete operational projects. We are willing to train the right person. This is a strong administration role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reception Desk
• Coordinate office and production inventory purchases and deliveries within all facilities
• Purchasing quotes – Supplies, facilities, Services, etc.
• Pick up & drop off local and high priority purchases and tool repairs as needed
• Assist in maintaining all inventory supply cages
• New Vendor Supplier Setup
• Maintain all phone needs and plans
• Accounts Payable – Invoice processing and tracking
• Sales and Use Tax monitoring
• Maintain Subscriptions, Memberships, Advertising, Charity
• Responsible for all UPS shipments and Sample processing for all locations
• Process Bill of Lading (BOL) as needed for all locations
• Maintain Hazard Communications and SDS tracking ​
• Shared Office duties as assigned including office cleaning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in purchasing or other related fields (willingness to learn)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Proficient in QuickBooks
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Mechanically inclined helpful
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Working knowledge of Kanban System

PHYSICAL DEMAND/WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perm the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch; use hands to operate standard office equipment, write, handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; talk, see, and hear.
• Position requires willingness to work a flexible schedule and occasionally travel locally.
• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
• Work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, may be required as necessary.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees are exposed to moving mechanical parts, equipment, and machines.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 Lbs. at any time ​

Company Description

Bata Plastics Incorporated, a full service plastic recycling facility, was founded in 1985. Bata buys and sells surplus and rejected parts of post industrial plastics from different manufacturers and scrap dealers. We buy all forms and quantities of these plastics including engineering resin and regrind, lumps, chunks, and purges. Our headquarters is located in a Grand Rapids Michigan, and we have another processing plant in Toledo, Ohio. We are a family owned and operated business that stands behind our products. To help our customers in maintaining valuable floor space in their plants, we have drop trailers and tractors available to meet our client's needs. To service our customers efficiently, a semi-trailer is left at the pick up site until full, then Bata is called to pick up the full trailer and switch in an empty. The material is then brought into the plant and processed by grinding sorting and baling.