Maintenance Clerk / MRO Coordinator – Deckorators (Buffalo, NY)

UFP Industries•Buffalo, NY

27d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Deckorators, a brand of UFP Industries, is a leader in composite decking, railing, and outdoor living products. Our Buffalo, New York plant is the newest and flagship facility utilizing our proven and growing Surestone technology. This state-of-the-art extrusion and polymer manufacturing site is building strong systems and processes from the ground up, including maintenance support, inventory control, and plant administration. Job Summary The Maintenance Clerk / MRO Coordinator is responsible for supporting the maintenance and operations teams through inventory tracking, parts ordering, reporting, vendor communication, and general plant administrative support. This role helps ensure maintenance materials, consumables, and production-related support items are accurately tracked and available when needed to support safe and efficient plant operations. This position blends plant clerical responsibilities with light MRO coordination, including maintaining spreadsheets, supporting purchasing activity, preparing reports, and helping identify inventory or spend trends. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in a manufacturing environment, and able to support multiple teams in a fast-paced startup setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or additional coursework in business, supply chain, or related field preferred
Minimum 1–3 years of experience in an office, plant support, maintenance clerk, inventory, or related administrative role
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
Familiarity with maintenance parts, plant consumables, inventory control, or MRO support activities preferred
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
Experience with ERP systems, purchasing systems, or maintenance/inventory tracking tools preferred
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communication skills and comfort working with vendors, plant personnel, and leadership
Ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and spreadsheets in a fast-paced environment
Customer-service mindset and strong follow-through
Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
Familiarity with maintenance parts, plant consumables, inventory control, or MRO support activities preferred
Experience with ERP systems, purchasing systems, or maintenance/inventory tracking tools preferred

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance department with clerical, reporting, and administrative tasks related to plant operations
Maintain inventory records for maintenance parts, consumables, and production-related support items
Assist with ordering maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts and supplies as directed
Maintain tracking spreadsheets and documentation for MRO and consumable items
Communicate with suppliers and internal plant teams regarding order status, material availability, and related issues
Inspect and verify the accuracy and condition of received materials, parts, and equipment
Prepare plant reports related to maintenance activity, production downtime, inventory, and department support
Support cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and other inventory control activities as required
Verify production sheets are properly numbered, logged, and maintained
Request new product codes and support production documentation as needed
Create production and shipping packets and maintain other plant support documentation
Assist with basic product costing revisions and support reporting for analysis or comparison when needed
Prepare regular and special reports, correspondence, and internal documents as required
Support assigned plant or purchasing-related special projects
Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and other plant programs and meetings
Perform other duties as assigned