Silgan Containers
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Purchasing and Parts Attendant

Location
Richmond, IN
Listed
21 days ago

About the role

Come build your career in an essential industry with lasting demand. At Silgan, we manufacture the food packaging that consumers rely on every day, providing long-term opportunities for growth!

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.

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!

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.
Read the original posting

From Silgan Containers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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