Machine Parts Clerk

Stone Ground Bakery and Wheat Montana•Salt Lake, NM

8d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Machine Parts Clerk supports the Maintenance Department at Stone Ground Bakery by organizing and running the maintenance parts room. The role orders and tracks machine parts, coordinates with vendors on pricing and delivery, maintains accurate parts and pricing information in UpKeep, and follows up on work orders and preventive maintenance (PM) tasks so Maintenance Technicians have the parts and information needed to keep production equipment running. The position works primarily in the parts room and maintenance shop, with regular trips to the production floor. It involves organizing and stocking parts, purchasing and receiving supplies, maintaining inventory records, supporting technicians, and reporting updates to the Maintenance Manager. The employee must follow workplace safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years old to work in a manufacturing environment around power-driven equipment.
Strong organizational skills and willingness to take ownership of organizing and maintaining the parts department.
High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, part numbers, pricing, and inventory counts.
Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, Maintenance Technicians, and management.
Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Excel, and ability to learn and use UpKeep (CMMS).
Ability to manage multiple orders and follow-ups and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently, follow through, and ask for help early.
Reliable, punctual, and adaptable team player.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing and walking for extended periods; sitting for periods; frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.; and occasionally climbing step stools or ladders.
Ability to work in the described environment, including production areas with moving equipment and forklift traffic, flour and ingredient dust, common food allergens such as wheat, moderate-to-loud noise, and varying temperatures.
Follow production-area GMP and personal protective equipment rules, including required hairnets, beard nets when applicable, and gloves; comply with restrictions on hats, jewelry, artificial nails, nail polish, false eyelashes, makeup, and food or beverages in production areas.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience in parts, purchasing, inventory, warehouse, or maintenance support.
Experience with a CMMS such as UpKeep or with inventory software.
Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
Basic mechanical knowledge and familiarity with industrial or bakery machine parts.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Organize the parts department, including setting up and labeling shelves, bins, and storage locations, and keep the area clean and orderly.
Order maintenance parts and supplies, obtain quotes and pricing, and track orders through delivery.
Coordinate with vendors on orders, pricing, back orders, and delivery times; follow up on late or incorrect shipments.
Enter parts into UpKeep with part numbers, descriptions, vendors, prices, and storage locations, and keep records accurate and current.
Receive deliveries, check them against purchase orders and packing slips, report discrepancies or damage, and stock parts in assigned locations.
Track open work orders and preventive maintenance tasks in UpKeep; provide Maintenance Technicians with a weekly reminder list of open and upcoming items and follow up on completion and closeout.
Work with Maintenance Technicians to identify parts needs, issue parts, and plan for critical spare parts.
Complete annual parts inventory and periodic cycle counts; maintain reorder points for commonly used and critical parts and reconcile UpKeep inventory records.
Provide the Maintenance Manager with updates on parts orders, inventory levels, and open work orders and PMs as requested.
Follow workplace safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food safety requirements in the parts room and production areas.
Complete other related duties as assigned; additional tasks may be added once the parts department is organized.