Parts/Purchasing Assistant (Nights)(B Crew)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. HP Hood scores B on the Alion truth index.
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!
Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.
Job Summary:
The Parts & Purchasing Assistant will be responsible to order parts and maintain inventory for the Winchester plant
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain the accuracy of the inventory management system (MP2).
- Enter requisitions to acquire parts using the correct cost centers and account codes.
- Issue purchase orders to maintain acceptable inventory of parts.
- Review purchase orders to ensure accurate delivery of goods.
- Receive, Label and distribute inbound deliveries accordingly.
- File all purchase orders and packing slips in their respective locations.
- Create new “Hood numbers” for all new parts to go into stock.
- Label and Barcode all bins to coincide with the parts housed within.
- Assist in assuring that all items are properly checked out of the stockroom and recorded as necessary.
- Read and respond to all emails in a timely manner.
- Serve as point of contact to answer internal customer questions and/or concerns in reference to parts/stockroom.
- Prepare and participate in physical inventory.
- Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly environment in the stock room.
- Prepare and distribute department information to leadership as needed.
- Order parts from main and alternative vendors as needed.
- Prepare repairable items for shipment to vendor and follow all steps for shipping parts.
- Cover off with oncoming clerk bringing any issues or emergencies to their attention.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
- Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Advanced Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
- Ability to type at least 50 words a minute
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal communication and human relation skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent administrative skills and perception
- Advanced Computer Skill (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
- Ability to type at least 50 words a minute
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal communication and human relation skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent administrative skills and perception
- Training and/or experience as an administrator or other clerical assignment
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal communication and human relation skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent administrative skills and perception
- Advanced computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc).
Physical Requirements:
- Standing: Moderately
- Sitting: Most of the day (a minimum of 5 hours)
- Walking: Moderately
- Bending: Moderately
- Lifting: Light (less than 30 lbs) frequently
- Carrying: Light (30 - 60 lbs) frequently distance - 100+ ft.
- Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs without assistance infrequently
Performance Standards:
- Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the HP Hood Guidebook and applicable site supplement.
- Adhere to all safety and environmental protocols, procedures and training. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct safety concerns.
- Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices, including GMP dress code standards.
- Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences according to the Call-Off Procedure and Attendance Policy.
SQF Requirements/Responsibilities
Support SQF by the following:
- Adhere to all food safety and food quality requirements as well as the regulatory authorities with jurisdiction over our products and processes.
- Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
- Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Environmental Concerns:
- May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens.
- May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
The pay range for this position is
$25.10—$27.42 USD
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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
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