Position Overview

The Purchasing Assistant keeps track of production, ingredients, finished products, packaging, and other means of production in preparation for monthly and annual audits.

Key Responsibilities

The Purchasing Assistant shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Conduct end of month counts of ingredients and packaging. Enter daily intercompany transfers as well as inbound receipts of ingredients and packaging into AS400. Recognize inconsistencies, check their own work, identify any anomalies, and communicate with the proper personnel to resolve them. Closing out monthly reports in support of financials. Document retention and retrieval for audits.

Required Qualifications

Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours.Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts. Minimum age: 18Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.Experience with a ten-key calculator.Ability to work well with numbers.Possess the ability to work without direct supervision.

Required Soft Skills:

Basic math and reading skills.Previous experience with data entry.Ability to work well with numbers.Ability to have good phone etiquette.

Competency

Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.

Working Conditions

(S)he will be required to sit and stand for long periods of time. Will be required to lift and move large amounts of paperwork (boxes of files). Will be required to stoop, bend, and reach above the head and below the knees to file and retrieve data.

About Hiland Dairy – “Farmer Owned. Locally Produced. Since 1938.”

Hiland Dairy was founded in 1938 in Springfield, Missouri, by two men and fifty cows. From its modest beginnings, it grew steadily into a major farmer-owned dairy company serving much of the Midwest and South. By the mid-1940s, Hiland had added its first production plant and distribution center, expanding beyond milk into products like ice cream and butter. In 1955, the company joined the Quality Chekd organization, reinforcing its dedication to top processing standards.

Through the late 20th century, Hiland expanded by acquiring regional dairies across Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas, increasing its reach and product diversity. Today, its offerings include milk, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, dips, cheese, juice, and iced tea.

Still farmer-owned, Hiland emphasizes freshness by sourcing milk from nearby farms. The company also invests in sustainability initiatives and community engagement, remaining rooted in its founding values of quality, integrity, and local commitment.

Our Mission:

Hiland will continually strive to provide high quality products that our customers desire at a competitive price. This goal will be accomplished by the following:
• Being better than we have to be — setting high standards in performance and quality control and meeting or exceeding those marks.
• Doing what is right — treating our greatest asset, our people, with dignity and respect. Attracting and retaining high quality people by providing competitive compensation and continually training and upgrading the skills of our people.
• Provide a reasonable return to our owners — by keeping pace with the market in all areas of our business.

EEO Statement

Hiland Dairy Foods, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation details: 21-23 Hourly Wage

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