Enter a job title or keyword
Purchasing Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Forsyth County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job description
About Classic Packaging
Classic Packaging Company is a producer of food packaging located in Pfafftown NC just north of Winston-Salem. We specialize in making high-quality flexible packaging solutions for a variety of industries nationwide. Our packaging can be seen on store shelves in restaurants and sports venues across the country and may even be in your pantry right now. Classic is a family-owned company and we pride ourselves on providing a safe and cooperative work environment where employees can develop skills and grow as our company grows. We are looking for great people that work hard take pride in their work and love showing off that pride with a great product. If you think you fit the bill check out the great opportunity below!
Job Overview
The successful candidate will assist the Purchasing Manager in the inventory management allocation and purchasing of all materials used in the manufacture of flexographic packaging. The candidate will have to be organized a good communicator and data analyst and understand the different types of materials and processes that are used to create our products.
Duties
Includes but not limited to the following:
Required Skills
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty accurately and in time to meet the companys target deadlines. The requirements listed are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Work Schedule:
1stShift
Monday -Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Pay: $20.00 an hour
Classic Packaging Company
5570 Bethania Road
Pfafftown NC 27040
How to Apply
You may apply using in person at our office or using our application on our website on the careers page at .
Notices
Ability to commute/relocate: Pfafftown NC 27040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
About Classic Packaging
Classic Packaging Company is a producer of food packaging located in Pfafftown NC just north of Winston-Salem. We specialize in making high-quality flexible packaging solutions for a variety of industries nationwide. Our packaging can be seen on store shelves in restaurants and sports venues across the country and may even be in your pantry right now. Classic is a family-owned company and we pride ourselves on providing a safe and cooperative work environment where employees can develop skills and grow as our company grows. We are looking for great people that work hard take pride in their work and love showing off that pride with a great product. If you think you fit the bill check out the great opportunity below!
Job Overview
The successful candidate will assist the Purchasing Manager in the inventory management allocation and purchasing of all materials used in the manufacture of flexographic packaging. The candidate will have to be organized a good communicator and data analyst and understand the different types of materials and processes that are used to create our products.
Duties
Includes but not limited to the following:
- Process purchase orders for raw materials based on production and inventory needs.
- Coordinate with production planning warehouse and quality teams to align material availability with manufacturing schedules.
- Maintain and update purchasing records pricing databases and supplier contact information.
- Support supplier evaluation and onboarding including documentation and compliance checks.
- Maintain organized files for contracts purchase agreements and vendor certificates.
- Assist buyers/purchasing manager with market research on material costs and availability trends.
- Investigate raw material quality issues.
- Reject materials and manage RA process.
- Ensure efficient utilization of stock and inventory materials.
- Ensure all work orders support film utilization goals.
- Order stock film and all production/extraneous materials as needed.
- Verify stock film and manage stock materials report.
- Manage film callout and ensure proper supplies arrive.
- Trace delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
- Manage incoming truck appointments.
- Manage Stolen Film.
- Confirm availability of materials needed to manufacture orders.
- Allocate materials and place film orders if needed.
- Perform any other job duties as assigned by manager.
Required Skills
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty accurately and in time to meet the companys target deadlines. The requirements listed are representative of the minimum knowledge skill and/or ability required.
- Associates degree or higher Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent experience.
- 1-3 years of purchasing procurement or supply chain experience.
- Familiar with flexible packaging material.
- Knowledge of packaging industry terminology.
- Experience with vendor management or supplier scorecards.
- Understanding of import/export or international sourcing basic if working with overseas suppliers.
- Knowledge of food packaging regulations.
- Ability to respond effectively to stressful situations and changing priorities while maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Ability to read and comprehend technical requirements and manufacturing data.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word Excel Outlook proprietary computer system)
- Ability to work effectively within a team-based organization.
- Willingness and ability to learn about various aspects of packaging manufacturing.
- Ability to learn new skills and apply them across a range of applications.
Work Schedule:
1stShift
Monday -Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Pay: $20.00 an hour
Classic Packaging Company
5570 Bethania Road
Pfafftown NC 27040
How to Apply
You may apply using in person at our office or using our application on our website on the careers page at .
Notices
- Classic Packaging is an employer of equal opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age or disability.
- Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
- Classic Packaging maintains a drug free environment.
- Classic Packaging is an E-Verify employer.
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate: Pfafftown NC 27040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Preferred)
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
At Classic Packaging Company, we offer a variety of high quality packaging options to retailers, food processors, & packaging distributors.
