Fontanini was established in 1960; from Lucca, Italy to Chicago, Illinois, the Fontanini family has been creating authentic Italian meats, toppings, and specialty sausages for generations. With a commitment to genuine, handcrafted family recipes, it’s a name that customers equate with excellence! In 2017, Fontanini joined the Hormel Foods family. Hormel shared the family values and commitment to quality production making them the perfect match!

Fontanini offers a competitive pay program including excellent benefits to include a comprehensive health insurance plan, prescription drug plan, dental and vision plan, 401(k) with company match, employee assistance and wellness plan, life insurance, short-term disability, vacation and holiday pay, and educational assistance.

Position Summary: Mechanical Storeroom Clerk is responsible for reviewing all mechanical parts and service receiving’s as well as all receiving's for direct, indirect, and miscellaneous supplies and services and assure they are entered timely and accurately. Enter requisitions for mechanical parts and services; direct and indirect supplies as needed.

SCHEDULE: Rotating 2-week schedule — One Week: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (5:00 AM – 5:00 PM); Following Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (5:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Pay: The base pay range starts at $18.50-$25.75 per hour however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

*RESPONSIBILITIES: (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)

Match purchase orders with receiving's electronically into the EAM/ Oracle system. Receiving documents are matched to existing Purchase orders in the system to document receiving accuracy and as a preliminary step to invoice payment.
Investigate any/all discrepancies with purchases orders, receiving records and invoices. Discrepancies are resolved through contact with vendors, AP, purchasing manager and receiving clerks. Follow through of the appropriate corrective action is a critical part of this position.
Review all mechanical parts and service receiving’s as well as all receiving’s for direct, indirect and miscellaneous supplies and services and assure they are entered timely and accurately. Enter requisitions for mechanical parts and services, direct and indirect supplies as needed.
Enter requisitions and create purchase orders in the EAM and Oracle Purchase order system as requested. Purchasing requests are processed systematically by initiating a purchase requisition which, when approved is sent forward to be entered as a purchase order.
Review daily reports from the HTR System and follow up on purchase orders not received by their due date. This is done by contacting vendors by phone or email for updated delivery dates/times.
Calls for system generated reports in the EAM system for potential requisitions. These reports are evaluated for accuracy to determine if the need exists prior to ordering. This may include checking the physical inventory of an item prior to submitting the requisition. Performs storeroom cycle count inventories as required per corporate accounting – usually weekly.
Receives and evaluates requisitions from employees for accuracy and enters the requisitions for parts and services that are generated automatically by the EAM system. Ensures that all needed information is contained on the purchase requisition to include, part numbers, quantity, and department to be charged.
Employs good skills to frequently interact with vendors to procure parts whose expeditious delivery is critical to plant operations.
Makes arrangements with the vendors for the return of parts that are incorrect or do not meet our requirements. This includes performing the logistics of completing necessary paperwork (invoice or return documents), repacking, and labeling the packages for return to the vendor.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated pattern of highly effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical ability.
High level of trust and ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
Ability to initiate appropriate action independently as well as exercise maturity in judgment.
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple tasks at once.
Demonstrated successful use of personal computers and word processing and ability to learn and use specialized computer programs. (i.e., EAM, Oracle, HTR, HDS, Mainframe, AS/400, etc.)
Software proficiency in the Windows environment includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes.
Ability to work in climate-controlled areas of the plant refrigerated and non-refrigerated as required.
Ability to lift 5-50 lbs. on a frequent basis
Pallet jack and forklift experience (preferred)

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.