Purchasing/receiving job description
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Example purchasing/receiving requirements on a job description
Purchasing/receiving requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in purchasing/receiving job postings.
Sample purchasing/receiving requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
- Previous experience in Purchasing/Receiving.
- Familiarity with purchasing software.
- Knowledge of safety and quality control standards.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement laws.
Sample required purchasing/receiving soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Purchasing/receiving job description example 1
North Atlantic purchasing/receiving job description
Do you enjoy helping customers, but prefer to be on your feet rather than sitting at a desk? Our Customer Pick Up team is looking to add a hard working, motivated, friendly employee to their team.
Customer Pick up employees are responsible for picking orders and helping customers load onto their vehicles, as well as receiving and general warehouse work.
Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerform all job operations in a safe manner in accordance with company safety policies.Unload vendor trucks based on 1st come 1st serve basis using necessary equipment. Use required chock blocks and safety measures when operating equipment.Retrieve hardware for the ease of loaders and drivers, using hardware pick tickets or requested ship dates by sales staff and mark with appropriate door opening number - as required daily by project ship date.Inspect material for quality, quantity, size, style and color using packing slips and acquired knowledge of product line.Palletize, stage all hardware by customer orders or project name, wrap and prepare larger orders for shipment to jobsite and record location of material for sales and loaders. Daily as required by project ship dates, using knowledge of appropriate storage locations and all necessary supplies and equipment needed.Store all inventory using necessary equipment and knowledge of appropriate storage locations.Mark packing slips with product locations, date received, receiver initials and discrepancies. Compare packing slips to companies' computerized order information using mainframe computer. Receive paperwork in system.Print tickets needed for special orders using mainframe computer and printer.Tag special order material using printed tickets.Retrieve inventory for the use of production and shipping using the necessary equipment and work tickets specifying products to retrieve.Maintain warehouse area for effective storage, i.e., sweeping, cleaning and organizing material using necessary supplies and equipment. Daily as needed on a continuous basis.Report all damaged material to the Inventory Manager so that it may be recorded, in order to maintain accurate inventory records. Mark damaged material with labels supplied.Employee will operate a forklift in a safe manner (if certified to use). Assist as needed with loading of trucks for customer delivery using delivery tickets and necessary equipment.
Company Mission and Continuous ImprovementMission Statement - lives up to the company mission, values and strategic goals. “Provides exceptional products and services to every customer, every time.Always promote a positive image of our company and our employees.Continuous Improvement- gets involved on teams or individually to make and implement suggestions. Uses reliable methods to improve the efficiency of his/ her job method or the department to make small improvements to our business every day. Maintain work areas to 5s standards (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain & Safety)
Required Education & ExperienceMust be at least 18 years of age High School diploma or general education degree (GED) Ability to use measuring devices such as a tape measure and transfer them to a production piece within 1/16"Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables and standardized situation.Must be able to work overtime when needed and some Saturdays to satisfy production schedule demands Must have prior experience in warehouse receiving or loading Knowledge of general safety guidelines in carpentry or construction field Some product knowledge Experience working in a team environment
Tool and Machine ExperienceForklift Box knife Screw GunStaple GunRadial Arm Saw
Physical DemandsMust take and pass post-offer screening drug test, physical and consent to a background check Standing/Walking: 8 hours repetitive on feet on concrete floor Stooping/Reaching/Bending: continuous to gather items and fabricate Overhead Lift: up to 30 lbs. without assistance and up to 60 lbs. w/ assistance.Lift/Grasp: with dominant hands and fingers up to 60 lbs. without assistance and up to 120 lbs. with assistance holding woodworking or steel components in fabrication Carry/Grasp: with dominant hands and fingers up to 40 lbs. without assistance and up to 80 lbs. with assistance Push/Pull: with dominant hands rolling carts of interior door products up to 500 lbs. without assistance and up to 1000 lbs. with assistance Vision: must see near and far sighted Hearing: must hear machinery sounds
Work EnvironmentShop warehouse building Must be able to work in varied temperature hot or cold depending on the weather and how it effects the shop temperature Extended work day (overtime) as needed
Required Tools or ClothingWork Boots with unworn treads Tape MeasureLunch box or lunch tote to bring lunch No hooded sweatshirts with strings
Customer Pick up employees are responsible for picking orders and helping customers load onto their vehicles, as well as receiving and general warehouse work.
Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesPerform all job operations in a safe manner in accordance with company safety policies.Unload vendor trucks based on 1st come 1st serve basis using necessary equipment. Use required chock blocks and safety measures when operating equipment.Retrieve hardware for the ease of loaders and drivers, using hardware pick tickets or requested ship dates by sales staff and mark with appropriate door opening number - as required daily by project ship date.Inspect material for quality, quantity, size, style and color using packing slips and acquired knowledge of product line.Palletize, stage all hardware by customer orders or project name, wrap and prepare larger orders for shipment to jobsite and record location of material for sales and loaders. Daily as required by project ship dates, using knowledge of appropriate storage locations and all necessary supplies and equipment needed.Store all inventory using necessary equipment and knowledge of appropriate storage locations.Mark packing slips with product locations, date received, receiver initials and discrepancies. Compare packing slips to companies' computerized order information using mainframe computer. Receive paperwork in system.Print tickets needed for special orders using mainframe computer and printer.Tag special order material using printed tickets.Retrieve inventory for the use of production and shipping using the necessary equipment and work tickets specifying products to retrieve.Maintain warehouse area for effective storage, i.e., sweeping, cleaning and organizing material using necessary supplies and equipment. Daily as needed on a continuous basis.Report all damaged material to the Inventory Manager so that it may be recorded, in order to maintain accurate inventory records. Mark damaged material with labels supplied.Employee will operate a forklift in a safe manner (if certified to use). Assist as needed with loading of trucks for customer delivery using delivery tickets and necessary equipment.
Company Mission and Continuous ImprovementMission Statement - lives up to the company mission, values and strategic goals. “Provides exceptional products and services to every customer, every time.Always promote a positive image of our company and our employees.Continuous Improvement- gets involved on teams or individually to make and implement suggestions. Uses reliable methods to improve the efficiency of his/ her job method or the department to make small improvements to our business every day. Maintain work areas to 5s standards (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain & Safety)
Required Education & ExperienceMust be at least 18 years of age High School diploma or general education degree (GED) Ability to use measuring devices such as a tape measure and transfer them to a production piece within 1/16"Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving a few concrete variables and standardized situation.Must be able to work overtime when needed and some Saturdays to satisfy production schedule demands Must have prior experience in warehouse receiving or loading Knowledge of general safety guidelines in carpentry or construction field Some product knowledge Experience working in a team environment
Tool and Machine ExperienceForklift Box knife Screw GunStaple GunRadial Arm Saw
Physical DemandsMust take and pass post-offer screening drug test, physical and consent to a background check Standing/Walking: 8 hours repetitive on feet on concrete floor Stooping/Reaching/Bending: continuous to gather items and fabricate Overhead Lift: up to 30 lbs. without assistance and up to 60 lbs. w/ assistance.Lift/Grasp: with dominant hands and fingers up to 60 lbs. without assistance and up to 120 lbs. with assistance holding woodworking or steel components in fabrication Carry/Grasp: with dominant hands and fingers up to 40 lbs. without assistance and up to 80 lbs. with assistance Push/Pull: with dominant hands rolling carts of interior door products up to 500 lbs. without assistance and up to 1000 lbs. with assistance Vision: must see near and far sighted Hearing: must hear machinery sounds
Work EnvironmentShop warehouse building Must be able to work in varied temperature hot or cold depending on the weather and how it effects the shop temperature Extended work day (overtime) as needed
Required Tools or ClothingWork Boots with unworn treads Tape MeasureLunch box or lunch tote to bring lunch No hooded sweatshirts with strings
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Purchasing/receiving job description example 2
House of Blues purchasing/receiving job description
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE ROLE
Purchase, receive, secure, stock, store, and inventory all house supplies. See to trash and recycling organization and pick up.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
+ Purchase, receive, secure, and inventory goods as directed
+ Check in deliveries against PO and invoice
+ Secure all liquor, wine, and consumables
+ Follow approval process for goods ordered as necessary
+ Rotated to ensure freshness of product
+ Properly secure all product received
+ Input invoices and liquor transfers as required
+ Inventory liquor and/or other controls as applicable
+ Maintain and organize all storerooms throughout venue
+ Understand and uphold all standards relating to product freshness, storage, and rotation of perishable goods
+ Fulfillment of band riders as directed
+ Will include procuring goods from local retail stores
+ Manage service pickup/delivery of linen and recyclables
+ Must be able to use a scale to weight product
+ Check all incoming items for standard or excellent quality
+ Credits are logged and documented and on the Tracking List
+ Seafood items are to be labeled in drain pans and covered in ice
+ Contact service agencies as required
+ Adhere to company product specifications
+ Follow purchase order system
+ Storage, Trash, and Recycling Areas
+ Maintain clean and organized back dock/receiving areas
+ Employ and oversee proper lifting techniques and safety procedures as they relate to receiving and storing product
+ Unique daily operational needs
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
+ 1-3 years previous experience purchasing/receiving experience
+ Must be able to lift 50 lbs waist high and with the aid of hand truck
+ High School Diploma
+ Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
+ COVID-19 vaccination will be required for this position subject to legally valid exemptions
Preferred:
+ Previous experience in a high volume facility
+ Previous Retail, Restaurant or Music Hall accounting experience
+ College Degree
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
+ Work environment is fast-paced
+ Lifting of up to 50 lbs
+ Frequent requirements to bend, stoop, lift and move heavy objects
+ Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and reaching
+ Tolerance of loud noises
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE ROLE
Purchase, receive, secure, stock, store, and inventory all house supplies. See to trash and recycling organization and pick up.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
+ Purchase, receive, secure, and inventory goods as directed
+ Check in deliveries against PO and invoice
+ Secure all liquor, wine, and consumables
+ Follow approval process for goods ordered as necessary
+ Rotated to ensure freshness of product
+ Properly secure all product received
+ Input invoices and liquor transfers as required
+ Inventory liquor and/or other controls as applicable
+ Maintain and organize all storerooms throughout venue
+ Understand and uphold all standards relating to product freshness, storage, and rotation of perishable goods
+ Fulfillment of band riders as directed
+ Will include procuring goods from local retail stores
+ Manage service pickup/delivery of linen and recyclables
+ Must be able to use a scale to weight product
+ Check all incoming items for standard or excellent quality
+ Credits are logged and documented and on the Tracking List
+ Seafood items are to be labeled in drain pans and covered in ice
+ Contact service agencies as required
+ Adhere to company product specifications
+ Follow purchase order system
+ Storage, Trash, and Recycling Areas
+ Maintain clean and organized back dock/receiving areas
+ Employ and oversee proper lifting techniques and safety procedures as they relate to receiving and storing product
+ Unique daily operational needs
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
+ 1-3 years previous experience purchasing/receiving experience
+ Must be able to lift 50 lbs waist high and with the aid of hand truck
+ High School Diploma
+ Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
+ COVID-19 vaccination will be required for this position subject to legally valid exemptions
Preferred:
+ Previous experience in a high volume facility
+ Previous Retail, Restaurant or Music Hall accounting experience
+ College Degree
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
+ Work environment is fast-paced
+ Lifting of up to 50 lbs
+ Frequent requirements to bend, stoop, lift and move heavy objects
+ Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and reaching
+ Tolerance of loud noises
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
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Purchasing/receiving job description example 3
Live Nation Entertainment purchasing/receiving job description
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE ROLE
Purchase, receive, secure, stock, store, and inventory all house supplies. See to trash and recycling organization and pick up.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
+ Purchase, receive, secure, and inventory goods as directed
+ Check in deliveries against PO and invoice
+ Secure all liquor, wine, and consumables
+ Follow approval process for goods ordered as necessary
+ Rotated to ensure freshness of product
+ Properly secure all product received
+ Input invoices and liquor transfers as required
+ Inventory liquor and/or other controls as applicable
+ Maintain and organize all storerooms throughout venue
+ Understand and uphold all standards relating to product freshness, storage, and rotation of perishable goods
+ Fulfillment of band riders as directed
+ Will include procuring goods from local retail stores
+ Manage service pickup/delivery of linen and recyclables
+ Must be able to use a scale to weight product
+ Check all incoming items for standard or excellent quality
+ Credits are logged and documented and on the Tracking List
+ Seafood items are to be labeled in drain pans and covered in ice
+ Contact service agencies as required
+ Adhere to company product specifications
+ Follow purchase order system
+ Storage, Trash, and Recycling Areas
+ Maintain clean and organized back dock/receiving areas
+ Employ and oversee proper lifting techniques and safety procedures as they relate to receiving and storing product
+ Unique daily operational needs
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
+ 1-3 years previous experience purchasing/receiving experience
+ Must be able to lift 50 lbs waist high and with the aid of hand truck
+ High School Diploma
+ Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
+ COVID-19 vaccination will be required for this position subject to legally valid exemptions
Preferred:
+ Previous experience in a high volume facility
+ Previous Retail, Restaurant or Music Hall accounting experience
+ College Degree
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
+ Work environment is fast-paced
+ Lifting of up to 50 lbs
+ Frequent requirements to bend, stoop, lift and move heavy objects
+ Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and reaching
+ Tolerance of loud noises
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation's Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it's no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine's "50 Companies that Care". We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE ROLE
Purchase, receive, secure, stock, store, and inventory all house supplies. See to trash and recycling organization and pick up.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
+ Purchase, receive, secure, and inventory goods as directed
+ Check in deliveries against PO and invoice
+ Secure all liquor, wine, and consumables
+ Follow approval process for goods ordered as necessary
+ Rotated to ensure freshness of product
+ Properly secure all product received
+ Input invoices and liquor transfers as required
+ Inventory liquor and/or other controls as applicable
+ Maintain and organize all storerooms throughout venue
+ Understand and uphold all standards relating to product freshness, storage, and rotation of perishable goods
+ Fulfillment of band riders as directed
+ Will include procuring goods from local retail stores
+ Manage service pickup/delivery of linen and recyclables
+ Must be able to use a scale to weight product
+ Check all incoming items for standard or excellent quality
+ Credits are logged and documented and on the Tracking List
+ Seafood items are to be labeled in drain pans and covered in ice
+ Contact service agencies as required
+ Adhere to company product specifications
+ Follow purchase order system
+ Storage, Trash, and Recycling Areas
+ Maintain clean and organized back dock/receiving areas
+ Employ and oversee proper lifting techniques and safety procedures as they relate to receiving and storing product
+ Unique daily operational needs
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
+ 1-3 years previous experience purchasing/receiving experience
+ Must be able to lift 50 lbs waist high and with the aid of hand truck
+ High School Diploma
+ Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
+ COVID-19 vaccination will be required for this position subject to legally valid exemptions
Preferred:
+ Previous experience in a high volume facility
+ Previous Retail, Restaurant or Music Hall accounting experience
+ College Degree
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
+ Work environment is fast-paced
+ Lifting of up to 50 lbs
+ Frequent requirements to bend, stoop, lift and move heavy objects
+ Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and reaching
+ Tolerance of loud noises
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICESThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024