PARTS ATTENDANT / PURCHASING AGENT

Pattison Company LLC•Garnavillo, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Attendant / Purchasing Agent is responsible for day-to-day warehouse organization, inventory levels, receiving materials, and preparing and forwarding purchase orders. The role verifies receipt of items and supports purchasing planning and control. This is a full-time, permanent career opportunity with Pattison Company in Clayton, Iowa, offering wages based on experience, full benefits, and advancement potential. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the schedule may change based on department needs, and shifts of up to 12 hours may be required as needed. The position maintains inventory records in the Microsoft GP inventory-purchasing system, handles receiving and purchase-order processes, and coordinates with suppliers and internal departments. The role requires physical work, including lifting 60–80 pounds without mechanical assistance and bending, stooping, climbing ladders, and working at heights. A valid driver’s license and MSHA Part 48 certification are required; training for the certification is available on-site. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required, and one to two years of warehouse or inventory experience is a plus. After a conditional offer, candidates must complete job-related screening, including a pre-employment physical and drug test, as permitted or required by law. Pattison Company is an equal opportunity workplace and may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Able to work shifts of up to 12 hours as needed.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Effective communication skills with coworkers and supervisors.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to use freight-related websites, including UPS, FedEx, Con-Way Freight, and Old Dominion Freight.
Ability to lift 60–80 pounds without mechanical assistance.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders, and work at heights.
Proficient spoken and written English.
MSHA Part 48 certification required; training is available on-site.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
One to two years of experience in warehouse or inventory activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory records within the Microsoft GP inventory-purchasing system.
Receive materials and parts at the facility according to standard operating procedures.
Use the purchase-order system to look up orders, compare received quantities with ordered quantities, and close purchase orders when materials are received complete.
Verify purchase requisitions against the master list, clarify unclear items, and recommend alternatives.
Verify available inventory and schedule delivery of stocked items.
Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and prices, obtaining supplier recommendations for substitute items, and securing approval from the requisitioning department.
Forward orders to suppliers and monitor and expedite them to obtain purchased items.
Verify received items against orders and resolve shipment errors with suppliers.
Sort and file documents to keep information accessible.
Collect, analyze, and summarize data and trends to provide purchasing planning and control information.
Maintain job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Complete related work as needed to support purchasing and organizational objectives.