TOTE Maritime Alaska, the leader in safe and reliable service to Alaska, is seeking a highly motivated Parts Clerk 3 (Buyer) to join the team at the Tacoma Terminal office. This position is responsible for reviewing and purchasing items for multiple departments on the Tacoma terminal and ordering and issuing parts.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Timely and accurate processing of purchase orders.
• Reviewing purchase order reports for accuracy, investigating any discrepancies with vendors.
• Contact vendors for quotes, pricing and availability of inventory.
• Checking inventory stocking levels and ordering items as needed.
• Stocking parts on shelves.
• Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of parts room and other areas where materials are stocked.
• Issuing parts and tools to mechanics.
• Pick up and deliver parts and materials.
• Receiving parts from vendors, unloading by operating a forklift, as needed.
• Identifies obsolete parts and processes materials for return to vendor.
• Assists with parts department inventory.
• General office duties, as required.
• Provide backup to other maintenance department employees.
• Support terminal maintenance as directed.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Three years parts purchasing experience in the transportation industry
• Associate degree preferred (VoTech. truck/auto repair)
• Knowledge of automotive or truck repair
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Basic math skills
• Must be a team player
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to safely operate a forklift
• Computer literate, with the ability to use standard software applications and be proficient in Windows and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and E-service center & E-commerce web-based applications.

Why TOTE?

The TOTE Group are industry leaders in full ship services and technical solutions with maritime operations and terminal services. Our purpose is to deliver reliable and outstanding service to our customers and to the communities we serve.

TOTE Group is committed to being reliable, resourceful, and adaptable in all that we do. TOTE Group knows great companies are built by great people who embody our company’s values and vision.

Explore the possibilities with TOTE Group

The salary range is $38,300 – $67,100 with an anticipated hiring range of $42,000 - $52,000. Pay will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location and specific job duties.

As part of the team, full-time employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance program, 401(k) with company match and discretionary funding, tuition reimbursement, supplemental parental leave, jury duty and bereavement leave. Full-time employees will receive a minimum of 10 days of vacation leave, 10 days of sick leave, 10 days of paid holiday and one floating holiday every 12 months. In addition, we offer an annual discretionary bonus (based on eligibility).

TOTE Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. TOTE Maritime is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Interested candidates should apply via the TOTE Maritime website at http://www.totemaritime.com/Careers

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Fax: 253-449-8225

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US Mail to:

909 “A” Street, Suite 1100

Tacoma, WA 98402

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability

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