Purchasing Associate Jobs in Indiana, PA (NOW HIRING)

MSC is growing—and going—strong. We seek a team player who thrives in a fast-moving environment to perform daily receiving tasks, inspect shipments and verify correct items and quantities.

You will have a hands-on role in our warehouse to ensure delivery of our vast product line to our valued customers.

• Verify products and match packing slips to P.O. using item and vendor numbers, descriptions, and quantity through visual inspections, counting, reference manuals or measuring instruments.
• Inspect boxes for damage or improper packaging, and perform research to resolve item or purchase discrepancies.
• Create and apply bar code labels using item numbers or purchase orders, and scan labels into warehouse computer system.
• Handle all incoming inter-warehouse transfers.
• Operate basic powered equipment (pallet jack, forklift); load, unload and move product by hand or skid; and move totes/skids for re-use.
• Stage product and form/seal boxes for put-away bins, overstock and racks.
• Train cross-functionally in other departments and functions in order to support business requirements.
• Follow safety guidelines at all times, meet specified productivity and quality expectations, and participate in Work Clean program.

The motivated individual we seek should have these qualifications.

• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid state driver’s license, in some instances
• Willingness to work overtime to meet customer’s needs
• Internal certification to drive powered equipment within specified time requirements
• Internal certification to pick DOT-regulated items, if required
• Physical demands to successfully perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities): standing, walking, lifting materials up to 75 pounds (individual or team), carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, climbing using legs and arms, balancing, stooping, kneeling, repeated bends, reaching high and low, repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrist and hands, hearing, seeing (depth perception and peripheral vision), mental coordination, mental alertness for entire shift, ability to wear personal protective equipment as required, and ability to operate at heights up to 50 feet

A career at MSC includes generous benefits, rewards and recognition.

• Training and growth opportunities
• Weekends off
• Paid time off including holidays
• Incentive bonuses and shift differential
• Medical, dental, vision, and company-matched 401(k)

Compensation starting at $18.75/hr depending on candidate location and experience.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

People. Collaboration. Insight. That’s how you build something that works. Built on a foundation of trust, MSC works side by side with our customers to help them drive business results. With more than one million product offerings and 80+ years of experience across industries, MSC strives to help our customers achieve greater productivity, profitability, and growth through inventory management and other innovative supply chain solutions. We care about our associates and have programs in place to help our 6,500+ team members achieve their potential.

Our associates are our top priority and investing in their well-being is one way we execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise. Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family’s health, well-being and financial future. We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness.

You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able. These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.