ADMINISTRATIVE / CLERICAL / CUSTOMER SERVICE

Our well established Manufacturing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search an experienced HANDS ON Inside Sales Manager for this Full-Time Career position.

SALARY - $60 - 65K plus Potential for Incentives

BENEFITS - Excellent Benefits

LOCATION - Modesto

Job/Role Description

This is a HANDS ON position handling Inside Sales with a specific territory as well as Supervising 4 Inside Sales Reps.

Manages all aspects of Inside Sales Department and proactively develops new prospects and interacts with existing customers primarily by phone and email to increase sales on aftermarket parts and services.

Specific Duties:

• Solicits for new business via telephone, networking, and other lead sources.
• Close sales and achieve quotas.
• Assist in the forecasting process.
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow‐up and outbound cold‐calls and emails.
• This position will also maintain strong working business relationships with customers and will work closely with the Outside Sales Team.
• Develop and manage executive customer relationships and work within multiple levels of the organization to articulate and convey the business value of the products and services.
• Research existing and new accounts, identify key players and generate interest in the company's products.
• Maintain and expand database of prospects within your assigned territory
• Route qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales executive for further development and closure.
• Performs order entry and order processing functions in M2M software.
• Assist with outside sales and set up onsite sales calls.

General Duties:

• Execute role within established processes.
• Provides additional territory coverage when needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all products and  services.
• Operates with highly integrity, maintaining positive relations with co‐workers and customers.
• Performs a variety of general office duties including typing, data entry, duplicating materials, filing, telephone answering, and other tasks as required.

Qualifications

• At least two to three years phone/sales experience.
• At least one to two years of Supervisory experience.
• Must possess desire to make phone calls to prospects and customers
• Excellent communication, negotiation and closing skills.
• Experience in capital equipment and aftermarket parts sales is a plus.
• Ability to convey value and benefits to clients.
• Able to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent phone and communication skills.
• Computer literate: spreadsheets, database, flowcharting, and word processing is required.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as calculator, fax, copier, etc. is preferred.
• BILINGUAL SPANISH - Read, Write and Speak - IS A PLUS (but not a MUST)!!

Our long-time Construction client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Customer Service Representative for this IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SALARY - $50-55K

BENEFITS - Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO, Employee Assistance Program, Flex Spending Account

LOCATION - Modesto

This position is responsible to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through the timely and economical completion of all warranty and customer service issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare for Homeowner Orientations.
• Receipt and Processing of Warranty Claims.
• Scheduling of In-House Service Work.
• Handle Service Appointments.
• Completion of Warranty Items.
• Create and Maintain Reports.
• Manage Homes Under Construction for proper prep and follow up.
• General Duties:

1. Maintain telephone logs regarding each customer contact.
2. Handle any emergency warranty issues.
3. Communicate any requests for warranty work.
4. Monitor files to ensure the completion of seasonal items.
5. Prepare designated homeowner correspondence.
6. Walk models on a monthly basis and perform any necessary maintenance.
7. Assist with all other special tasks and projects as directed by management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in customer service field in an office environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills to understand what customers require.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to be an effective team leader.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook and ability to learn and utilize applicable software programs.

Our long-time Food Processing Client with an excellent reputation in their industry is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced individual with STRONG EXCEL skills for this IMMEDIATE LONG TERM TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT (with the POSSIBILITY of being hired onto client's payroll)!

Salary - $20.00 - $25.00/Hour

Benefits - Medical Benefits available after 60 days while Temp. EXCELLENT benefits if hired onto client's payroll

Job Location - Stanislaus County (Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, Patterson, Riverbank, Oakdale)

Hours - M-F, 8:00 – 5:00, 7:00 - 4:00, 6:00 - 3:00 (Flexible) 

Term - Indefinite long-term assignment (possibility of conversion to client's payroll - no guarantees)

IMMEDIATE NEED:

This position will work in a temporary capacity in support of the Food Safety & Quality Systems team.

REQUIRES:

• Must have Very Strong Computer Skills.
• Must have Strong Excel to include Pivot Tables and the ability to turn Excel Data into Charts & Graphs.
• Heavy computer work and emails / 8 hours a day.
• Verification of Supplier Documents sent out and received.
• Manage Supplier Assurance and follow up for proper documentation.
• Any Food Safety / QA experience to include HAACP or SQF a plus but willing to train.
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Below is an example of the job description (that also relates somewhat to the temporary need) should the position open up and convert to client's payroll for the right/qualified individual. Any experience in the following is helpful for the temporary position, but is not a must.

Job Summary

This position will assist the Food Safety & Quality Systems team and facilitates compliance to Food Safety and Quality standards. Maintains and drives accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of the Food Safety Quality Management Systems in accordance to the SQF (Safe Quality Foods) Code. 

Competencies

• This position will assist the Food Safety & Quality Assurance Team with compliance related activities.
• Supplier management using the Safefood360 tool. Approval of new Suppliers and materials and annual maintenance of the Supplier Assurance program. 
• Manage supplier non-conformance (SCAR) to help drive improvement.  
• Partner with Supply Chain to monitor supplier performance. 
• Work with supplier to implement effective and sustainable CAPA.
• Guide and manage supplier compliance with new FSMA (FSVP) and other regulatory requirements.
• Review and manage deviations, out of spec, and investigations.
• Manage, expand, and maintain First Time Quality and KPI reports.
• Assigns and executes internal system audits. Ensures the timely execution, quality, and completion of subsequent corrective and preventive actions.
• Manages Pest Control Program.
• Manages and maintains Organic Program.
• Maintains Kosher Approval process.
• Assists Global G.A.P. program and Field Department.
• Assists in special technical projects based on company needs (i.e. Validations, Verifications, and Ready to Eat regulatory  requirements).
• Supports and maintains the document control program.       
• Supports quality and food safety policy and procedure changes. 
• Supports the trace and mock recall exercises.
• Support the environmental monitoring program and  standards that impact product quality and food safety.

Technical Knowledge Requirements: 

• Experience with FSMA, HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, FSVP, SSOP’s, Global GAP, Organic, Kosher and GFSI audit standards.
• Tactical knowledge of Lean management for food safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 
• Software program proficiency in Microsoft Dynamic AX, Safefood360, SharePoint, Excel (Pivot Tables and Charting), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Experience with RTE herbs and leafy green products will set this candidate apart. 

Qualification: Education & Work Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive food plant experience in a Quality Assurance role that is inclusive of Food Safety and Quality Control. 
• HACCP Certified
• PCQI Certified
• Requires knowledge of food safety regulations and quality systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Our well-established Manufacturing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search an experienced Inside Sales Rep for this Full-Time Career position. BILINGUAL SPANISH A MUST!

SALARY - $22.00-25.00/HR

BENEFITS - Excellent Benefits

LOCATION - Modesto

Proactively develops new prospects and interacts with existing customers primarily by phone and email to increase sales on aftermarket parts and services.

Specific Duties:

• Solicits for new business via telephone, networking, and other lead sources.
• Close sales and achieve quotas.
• Assist in the forecasting process.
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow‐up and outbound cold‐calls and emails.
• This position will also maintain strong working business relationships with customers and will work closely with the Outside Sales Team.
• Develop and manage executive customer relationships and work within multiple levels of the organization to articulate and convey the business value of the products and services.
• Research existing and new accounts, identify key players and generate interest in the company's products.
• Maintain and expand database of prospects within your assigned territory
• Route qualified opportunities to the appropriate sales executive for further development and closure.
• Performs order entry and order processing functions in M2M software.
• Assist with outside sales and set up onsite sales calls.

General Duties:

• Execute role within established processes.
• Provides additional territory coverage when needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all products and services.
• Operates with highly integrity, maintaining positive relations with co‐workers and customers.
• Performs a variety of general office duties including typing, data entry, duplicating materials, filing, telephone answering, and other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• BILINGUAL SPANISH - Read, Write and Speak - IS A MUST!!
• At least one year phone/sales experience.
• Must possess desire to make phone calls to prospects and customers
• Excellent communication, negotiation and closing skills.
• Experience in capital equipment and aftermarket parts sales is a plus.
• Ability to convey value and benefits to clients.
• Able to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent phone and communication skills.
• Computer literate: spreadsheets, database, flow charting, and word processing is required.
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as calculator, fax, copier, etc. is preferred.

Our very well established and growing distribution client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Purchasing / Replenishment Buyer / Bid Coordinator for this IMMEDIATE FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SALARY - $19.00 - $21.00/HR

BENEFITS - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K, Paid Holidays, Sick Pay, Paid Vacation

JOB LOCATION - Modesto
 

The Purchasing / Replenishment Buyer will be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our client's business. Responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintain an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management.

The Buyer should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices. Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous.

Buyer Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with      them for the best pricing.
• Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Coordinate with warehouse, management, and stockroom as required.
• Types or writes invitation of bid forms and mails forms to suppliers and department originating requests.
• Verify bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders.

Bid Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Review requests for proposals from government entities.
• Work with vendors to obtain pricing for items listed on proposal.
• Create bid documentation.
• Provide quotes for sales team.
• Provide administrative support to the company President, Executive Staff, and Sales Team.
• Strong Excel a MUST!
• Experience with Word.
• Strong Data Entry and computer skills.
• Must be a quick learner.
• Flexible, able to switch gears easily.

Education and/ or Experience: 

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of Purchasing experience.
• Candidates should have minimum an Associate's degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school and 2-3 years of related experience and/ or training, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong Administrative & Excel skills.

Our long-time local client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Purchasing Assistant for this IMMEDIATE FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SALARY - $16.00 - $20.00/HR

BENEFITS - Excellent Benefits

LOCATION - Modesto

Skills & Qualifications 

• Assist the Purchasing Manager in all facets and activities in the operation of the Purchasing Department.
• Must have strong administrative skills with excellent follow through.
• Strong Word & Excel
• Will handle a variety of Purchasing / Administrative duties 
• 2 years of prior purchasing experience is required
• Proficient in computers, including all Microsoft Programs- intermediate Word & Excel
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are required
• Ability to continuously project a positive image of the organization 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and administrative instructions, and follow set procedures
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Must have strong attention to detail and must be a quick learner

Our Food Processing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Customer Service Rep for this IMMEDIATE FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY.

Our client is interviewing currently - This position will start January 4th or 11th.

SALARY - $16.00-17.00, possibly $18 hr DOE

BENEFITS – Excellent Benefits

LOCATION - San Joaquin County (Manteca, Lathrop, Ripon, Stockton, Tracy or Surrounding Cities within the County)

HOURS:

• Monday thru Friday - 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acquires customer orders, inputs order information into the computer system and assists in the coordination of product delivery by performing the various duties. Has an understanding on pricing formulation and billing of all customers.
• Must have excellent Customer Service skills and ability to talk with customers by phone and drivers by radio; receives orders and inventories for deliveries.
• Solicits sale of new or additional products as appropriate
• Interfaces between plants and customers to arrange “specials” as needed.
• Fields complaints concerning billing and initiates adjustments within established limits as appropriate.
• Notifies Sales Team of any negative changes in the ordering patterns of customers
• Keeps each Sales Person informed of all situations that may arise with regard to his or her customers.
• Makes corrections on invoices and issues credits as appropriate
• Files order, invoice, delivery and other supporting documentation
• Cross training resource to the other members of Customer Service and assists other CSRs with calls and order entry when necessary.
• Requires strong and accurate Data Entry.
• Ability to handle email and attachments of documents.
• Excel skills a plus.

Our long time and growing Food Processing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Logistics & Documentations Coordinator for this FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

SALARY: $15.00 - 17.00/hr

BENEFITS: Benefits Offered

LOCATION: Stockton

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Requires outstanding organizational & communication skills, capable of multi-tasking who will be working closely with the operations and the sales team in addition to logistics. Manage customer service functions for multiple locations handling product. Perform the process of organizing and providing logistics for outgoing shipments. Responsible for communicating with buyers to ensure their needs are met, documentation and shipments are correct.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Initiate shipments from sales orders
• Coordinate transportation via ocean, truck and rail; domestic and international
• Requires successful communication through both phone and e-mail with ocean carriers, trucking companies, clients, and colleagues
• Aid in scheduling and organizing of shipments
• Generate invoicing and prepare documentation necessary for domestic and international shipments of foodstuffs
• Identify and regulate areas of cost to insure minimal charges are incurred
• Meet deadlines and cutoffs dates
• Function as back up to other logistics coordinators when needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years’ experience in a logistics related field
• Experience in customer service and shipping
• Computer and internet savvy with intermediate to advance in Microsoft Word, Excel. PowerPoint a plus
• Accurate data entry
• Strong communication skills including both written and verbal
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented, yet able to keep the “big picture” in mind
• Strong proof-reading skills
• Be able to perform well under pressure
• Ability to solve problems, and follow up on issues, coordinate with the proper departments to ensure shipments and documents are delivered as promised
• 2-year college degree a plus, minimum high school diploma or GED required

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES

• Experience in international trade
• Knowledge of logistics processes
• Experience with L/C, invoices, detailed documentation and paperwork

Our growing Food Processing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Inventory Control Clerk for this FULL TIME OPPORTUNITY.

SALARY - $14.00-16.00/hr

BENEFITS - Benefits Offered

LOCATION - Linden

HOURS - Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30/4:30 PM - Overtime required during Season to INCLUDE SATURDAYS as needed (Approx. August thru Nov/Dec)!!

BILINGUAL SPANISH IS A MUST!

 DUTIES:

• Verify that inventory bin tags are correct and applied to each bin of receiving lots, WIP stock (after initial processing), and appropriate packaging of finished goods
• Verify that inventory bin tags are properly assigned for each processed lot
• Reconcile each completed lot and report variances to plant supervisor
• Take a complete count of inventory monthly; reconcile the count and report to Controller
• Determine what input stock is to be used to fill each order, make a pick-list
• Make cycle-counts daily to make sure that the correct inventory is available to fill specific order
• Keep track of the inventory of packaging materials (boxes, bags, super-sacks, glue, bin liners, pallets, etc.) to avoid out-of-stock and excess inventory

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ERP familiarity; SAP, JD Edwards, etc. a plus
• Ability to analyze and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Microsoft Excel skills
• Fast and accurate data entry

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have inventory experience as described above.
• BILINGUAL SPANISH/ENGLISH A MUST!

Our growing AG/Food Processing client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Scale House Coordinator for this IMMEDIATE FULL TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY. 

SALARY - $14.00-16.00/hr

BENEFITS - Benefits Offered

LOCATION - Ripon

HOURS - Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30/4:30 PM - Overtime required during Season to INCLUDE SATURDAYS as needed (Approx. August thru Nov/Dec)!!

BILINGUAL SPANISH IS A MUST!

Duties: 

• Weigh all in-bound and out-bound loads.
• Verify the weight certs are properly filled out and discrepancies are corrected.
• Contact County to schedule inspections
• Keep accurate records of loads and make arrangements with truckers for load pick-up
• Collect and organize all the necessary documents to be sent to Accounting, Grower Relations, Logistics, etc.
• Verify documents are correct and corresponding billing of lading, weight certificates and other documents are present.
• Scan the documents to appropriate folders on the server and keep accurate records of inventory.
• Collect samples from product samplers and file them accordingly and ensure enough samples are collected for USDA and DFA
• Contact Logistics and Purchasing on all the incoming loads

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer skills - ERP familiarity: SAP, JD Edwards, etc. a plus!
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems; e.g. weight discrepancies.
• Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Excellent communications and customer service skills.

Our well established and growing Food Processing Client is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an individual for an Analytical Lab Data Entry Clerk for this IMMEDIATE PART-TIME CAREER OPPORTUNITY! 

Salary: $15.75/HR 

Location: This position is located within Stanislaus County (Modesto, Ceres, Turlock, Newman, Surrounding areas)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 20 to 30 hours per week, 8:am to 2:pm (may be flexible on hours)

The Analytical Clerk must be able to perform current data entry procedures within 90 days of their hire. Operate efficiently within the Microsoft Windows/Office and Vahl (WMDB) systems. Follow daily inventory and turnover sheets. Complete paperwork on a timely manner. Applicant must be familiar with lab analysis and min/max specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Data entry of Daily/Weekly analysis and results
• Evaluation of data for quality and consistency
• Requesting rechecks/resamples as needed
• Inventory tracking and paperwork
• Weekly reports
• Lab maintenance and cleaning schedule
• Generate lab statistical reports

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Data Entry skills
• Proficient in English, Math
• Microsoft Windows/Office and Vahl (WMDB)
• QC and Production operations as they pertain to the lab - will train
• Safety issues related to the Manufacturing and Analytical Depts
• ISO 9001:2008 principles as they apply to the Analytical Lab
• Quality Policy