The ARM Group LLC is looking to hire a Wood Buyer Assistant for one of our leading clients in Barnwell, SC.
#The work location is Barnwell. This job operates in a manufacturing environment.
#Travel for this position is minimal.
#This is a full-time position, and general hours of work and days are Monday through Friday; the position regularly requires extended hours and frequent weekend work and may include nights and holidays to ensure plant reliability of operations.
# This is a full-time position, and work hours are between 7 am to 4 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Create weekly and monthly wood delivery reports.
- Operate as the key user for the SAP system for all aspects of the Wood Procurement Process
- Assist with weekly and monthly woodyard inventories.
- Take log moisture samples (must use a chainsaw).
- Collect weekly wood chip samples.
- Monitor actual log flows (shipments) from suppliers to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Collaborate with suppliers to correct log flow or quality problems.
- Assist with weekly bark and dust sales.
Professional Experience:
- Two years of experience in a production plant is preferred.
- Written and oral communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality/quantity.
- Must be receptive to all training related to an entry-level position or any cross-training deemed necessary.
- Able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities and establish and achieve goals.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work as a team.
Education and specialized skills profile:
- High school graduate (or equivalent) minimum.
- Sound verbal/written/documentation skills, along with a basic understanding of personal computer usage for record-keeping purposes.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and understand equipment Operation & Maintenance manuals and related technical standards.
- Strong work ethic, sense of duty, and the ability to mentor/cross-train team members.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- A sense of urgency, a capacity for accurate decisions, and the ability to exercise sound judgment in a demanding work environment.
- SAP knowledge or similar software
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and functional capability with other applications in Microsoft Office.
- Must carry a valid driver’s license and have a clean DMV record.
- Must be eligible to operate company vehicles including automobiles, trucks, and/or all-terrain vehicles by company policy guidelines
Environment and Behavioral profile:
- The Wood Buyer Assistant will be subject to all environmental elements such as exposure to high/low temperatures, sun/rain, confined spaces, etc.
- The Wood Buyer Assistant must be able to complete daily tasks under little to no supervision and should have the ability to multitask in a challenging environment, making decisions quickly with clear consistent communication.
Mobility and Physical Requirement Profile:
- There is occasional lifting that may require handling of components that can weigh up to 50 lbs.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear; use hands and fingers, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, ambient air, temperature extremes, combustible dust fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
Disclaimer:
ARM GROUP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.
By applying for this job, you consent to allow representatives of ARM GROUP LLC to contact you regarding your candidacy. This may include communication via email, phone, text, or other means deemed appropriate by ARM GROUP LLC. Rest assured, your information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.
It’s important to note that ARM Group LLC does not interfere in the decision-making process regarding your selection or rejection. The ultimate decision to hire or reject your candidacy lies solely with the client organization, with whom we have an agreement to source candidates for their consideration
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please be aware that this position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.