Marine Products Assistant

Marine Products Assistant This position provides support to the Product Manager. Functions include assisting in the purchase of marine products, generating and reviewing inventory data reports, as well as assisting with customer bids, quotes, and transactions. This position requires self-motivation the ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with the Product Manager. Pay Rate: $20.65/hr $31.02/hr (depending on experience) Hours of Work: Day Shift 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Location: 27402 72nd Avenue S Kent, WA 98032 Required Essential Job Skills/Experience: Computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office including proficiency with Excel. Must have courteous phone manners and good written communication skills. Must have good math skills. Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to prioritize work. Required Essential Job Functions/Duties: Will analyze data reports, assess needs then initiate stock and pick-up item purchases of copper nickel marine fittings. Process sales orders, determine appropriate shop from which to get goods while maintaining satisfactory inventory. Obtain prices and delivery information for quoting purposes and prepare quotes when necessary. Check material availability and prices from outside vendors. Help prepare bids by compiling data such as cost, delivery, etc. Respond to customer requests for order information. Aid in expediting and keep current on order-delivery progress. Assist with sales and buyers as needed. Desirable Job Skills/Experience: College degree. Product knowledge of corrosion resistant materials. Previous experience in metals. Previous office experience. Job Accommodations: Considered on an individual basis. Benefits: Medical, vision and dental insurance. Holidays and Vacation/PTO days. Life insurance and short term disability insurance. 401(k). Physical Requirements: This position requires the following in an 8-hour workday: Total at One Time (hours): Total During Entire 8-Hour Day: Standing: 10 minutes up to 1 hour Walking: 10 minutes up to 1 hour Sitting: 2 hours 5-7 hours Movement of objects and strength required for this job: Lifting: Up to 5 lbs.: FREQUENTLY (34-66%) 6-10 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) 11-20 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) 21-25 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) 26-50 lbs.: NEVER Required repetitive use of hands: Simply Grasping: YES Pushing & Pulling: NO Fine Manipulating: YES Repetitive Actions/Movements Involving the Feet: Right Foot: NO Left Foot: NO Both: NO Worker Positions Required in the Performance of this Job: Climbing: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-33%) Balancing: NEVER Bending: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%) Stooping: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%) Kneeling: NEVER Crouching: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%) Crawling: NEVER Reaching: OCCASIONALLY (34-66%) (at and below shoulder level) Sensory Requirements: Talking and/or Hearing: YES Seeing: Acuity: Depth Perception: YES Field of Vision: YES Accommodation: YES Color Vision: NO Environmental Conditions That Are Found in the Work Site: PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS: Inside (75% of time) TEMPERATURE: Cold (enough to cause bodily discomfort) WET: Contact with water and/or other liquids HUMID: Moisture content sufficient to cause bodily discomfort NOISE: Sufficient to require hearing protection HAZARDS: Risk of bodily injury present FUMES: Smoke or vapors resulting from combustion or chemical reaction ODORS: Toxic or non-toxic smells TOXIC CONDITIONS: Exposure to disabling fumes, dusts, gases, vapors, mists or liquids that may cause bodily harm. DUST: Small particles that may cause occupational disease POOR VENTILATION: Exposure to drafts or insufficient movement of air