Maintenance Parts Clerk (SugarCreek)
About The Position
Sugar Creek Packing Co. is hiring a Maintenance Parts Clerk to oversee the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) storeroom and maintain adequate stock of maintenance and repair parts based on plant operations and needs. The role also assists Plant Management and the Maintenance Department with project planning, including obtaining price quotes, maintaining equipment inventory, creating preventive maintenance schedules and work orders, and preparing process descriptions. The posting lists one opening on first shift and one opening on third shift. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5–10 years of experience in a maintenance-related field; food manufacturing experience is preferred. No certifications are required. Most work takes place indoors in a maintenance storeroom, with some work in a manufacturing facility near heavy and hazardous machinery. Required safety wear includes a hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, coats, and other necessary equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- 5–10 years of experience in a maintenance-related field.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Ability to communicate complex information effectively to other employees.
- Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues.
- Ability to use basic computer programs, especially Microsoft Office.
- Ability to strictly follow safety procedures and policies.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Knowledge of how to operate industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently.
- Adequate hand dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Set up and maintain stock levels for repair and maintenance parts, including their descriptions, pricing, stock, and locations.
- Receive parts and assist with offloading delivery vehicles, including FedEx, UPS, and freight trucks.
- Enter ordered parts into the computer system and match paperwork against purchase orders.
- Contact vendors for price quotes, follow up on parts orders, and arrange service requests.
- Perform regular inventory cycle counts and prepare reports for Plant Management, analyzing parts usage and relevant trends.
- Receive and transfer parts between facilities, tracking parts entering and leaving the MRO room.
- Assist in planning Maintenance Department projects, including creating work orders, writing process descriptions, and obtaining vendor price quotes.
- Order office, safety, and production equipment as needed.
- Pick up specific parts and items when needed immediately to avoid downtime.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Support safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies.
- Follow Sugar Creek Packing Co. safety rules and procedures.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
