Inventory Control Specialist, Clewiston

Pero Family Farms LLC•Clewiston, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist manages the technical aspects of parts inventory supporting farm equipment maintenance and repair operations. The role ensures accurate stock levels, traceability, cost control, and availability of OEM and aftermarket parts to minimize equipment downtime and support preventive maintenance programs. The position is based onsite in Clewiston, Florida, and reports to the Farm Purchasing Manager. Work takes place across shop, warehouse, and outdoor farm environments, with regular interaction with mechanics, maintenance supervisors, vendors, and operations staff. The role uses inventory management systems, CMMS/ERP platforms, and barcode scanning equipment. Work may involve extended or irregular hours during peak periods such as planting and harvest seasons.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in inventory control, maintenance parts, or agricultural/mechanical operations.
Working knowledge of farm equipment systems, including engines, hydraulics, drivetrains, and electrical systems.
Experience with CMMS/ERP systems and barcode inventory systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to read parts diagrams, service manuals, and technical documentation.
Effective communication with maintenance and operations teams.
Ability to prioritize tasks in high-demand or peak-season environments.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull parts and materials, frequently up to 50 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping throughout the workday.
Manual dexterity to handle small parts, labels, barcodes, and inventory tools.
Ability to visually inspect parts for accuracy, damage, and specification compliance.
Capability to work safely around mechanical equipment, shelving systems, and moving machinery.
Adherence to farm safety, environmental, chemical-handling, and OSHA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Technical, mechanical, or agricultural training.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, real-time inventory records for mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and consumable parts.
Establish and manage minimum/maximum stock levels, reorder points, and safety stock.
Perform cycle counts and annual physical inventories; investigate and resolve variances.
Use inventory management systems to issue, receive, and adjust parts.
Maintain part numbers, cross-references, supersessions, and vendor equivalents.
Generate inventory, usage, and cost reports for management review.
Receive and inspect incoming parts for accuracy, damage, and specification compliance.
Verify packing slips, purchase orders, and invoices.
Tag, label, barcode, and store parts according to manufacturer and safety standards.
Coordinate with mechanics and maintenance supervisors to forecast parts demand.
Create, issue, and manage work orders for maintenance or replenishment activities.
Stage parts for scheduled maintenance and major repairs.
Identify obsolete, slow-moving, or high-failure-rate parts.
Maintain clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant parts storage areas.
Follow farm safety, environmental, and chemical-handling procedures.
Properly store lubricants, filters, batteries, and hazardous materials.