Maintenance Clerk

Saputo•Las Cruces, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? This role involves the procurement of parts and supplies, managing inventory, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to ensure the availability of necessary items for maintenance activities. The Maintenance Clerk will maintain accurate records, conduct inventory audits, and prepare reports related to parts and supplies. This position also requires maintaining a safe and organized work environment within the maintenance department and adhering to company ethics and values.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of (3)-three years of purchasing and inventory management experience in maintenance or production environment, preferably in food manufacturing.
Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel), email, general office equipment (scanner/copier/fax).
SAP experience preferred and have the ability to learn new applications is required.
Ability to work weekends and extended work hours.
Extensive knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment and components.
Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance process.
Demonstrate a proficiency and understanding of systems such as safety, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and code compliance as it related to documenting procedures and developing PM’s.
Possess an understanding of OSHA and GMP regulations.
Strong ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Extensive planning and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Procurement of parts/supplies in accordance with company policies and standards.
Daily stock, inventory, and issuance of parts/supplies.
Coordinate with appropriate vendors to ensure accurate current mfg. part numbers are available and documented as part of the PM program and procedures.
Coordinates with supervisors, managers, maintenance technicians and employees at all levels to ensure commonality of equipment and parts/supplies are available.
Issue parts, consumables, equipment supplies in support of daily/weekly PM’s, Tasks, Work orders based on frequency to optimize effective and efficient planned maintenance activities.
Compile and maintain records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment, or supplies stocked for efficient and effective inventory utilization.
Ensure PM activities with parts usage are consistently and concisely documented.
Perform periodic parts/supply inventory audits and reconcile totals in the inventory system to ensure system accuracy.
Investigate and report reasons for discrepancies.
Compiles information on receipt or disbursement of equipment parts and/or supplies, and computes inventory balance, price, and cost.
Maintaining parts room with equipment plans, procedures, SOPs and all other documentation necessary for safe and proper performance of preventive maintenance activities.
Prepares reports, such as inventory balance, price lists, and shortages.
Prepares list of depleted items and recommends survey of defective or salvage/scrap items for obsolete equipment.
Notify Supervisor of any parts that are received damaged or missing from the order, coordinate with vendor for prompt issuance of credit or replacement.
Receipt in all special order parts.
Maintain a special order file and notify Supervisor when parts are received.
Maintain a backorder file.
Maintain a safe clean working environment and perform housekeeping/organization duties in the maintenance department as requested by Supervisor.
Participate in all training sessions.
Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.