Purchasing and Parts Attendant

Join Silgan Closures in Richmond, IN as a Purchasing and Parts Attendant

Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging, is seeking a Purchasing & Parts Attendant to support our manufacturing operations in Richmond, IN. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, procuring maintenance and operating supplies, and ensuring parts and materials are available to keep production running efficiently. If you have experience in purchasing, inventory control, warehouse operations, maintenance support, or manufacturing, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organization.

As a Purchasing & Parts Attendant, you will work closely with maintenance, engineering, operations, and accounting teams to manage inventory levels, coordinate purchasing activities, and support day-to-day plant operations through effective parts management and supplier relationships.

Why Join Silgan?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition assistance and opportunities for career advancement.
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, identity theft protection, and more.
• A stable manufacturing environment with a strong safety culture.
• Join a global Fortune 500 packaging company with long-term growth opportunities.

What You Will Do as a Purchasing & Parts Attendant:

• Purchase, track, and maintain inventory of maintenance parts, consumables, and plant supplies.
• Create and monitor purchase orders to ensure timely procurement of materials and services.
• Receive, inspect, store, and issue parts and materials to support maintenance and production operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP and inventory management systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, manage deliveries, and support vendor-managed inventory programs.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify replenishment needs to prevent equipment downtime.
• Review equipment documentation and part specifications to source replacement components.
• Perform administrative and inventory-related activities using Microsoft Office and purchasing systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, accounting, and operations teams to support plant needs.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+  years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, warehouse operations, materials management, or manufacturing.
• Experience working with purchase orders, inventory systems, and vendor coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using ERP, inventory management, or purchasing systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify maintenance parts and components.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Silgan Closures?

• Silgan Closures is part of a global Fortune 500 packaging company with manufacturing facilities throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
• We provide sustainable packaging solutions for many of the world's leading food, beverage, healthcare, home, and personal care brands.
• Join a company known for stability, innovation, and investing in its employees.

Ready to grow your career with Silgan Closures? Apply today!

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.