Maintenance Parts Clerk

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Elkhart, IN

20h

About The Position

The Maintenance Parts Clerk supports the Maintenance/Engineering department through cross-functional duties, including purchasing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts, managing parts inventory, entering work orders, and creating reports. The role also supports maintenance administration, vendor coordination, parts tracking, and environmental database upkeep.

Requirements

Excellent computer skills.
Good communication skills with a focus on customer service.
Knowledge of and ability to identify parts and components in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
Ability to independently manage time and set priorities.
Strong organization and computer literacy.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
At least 1 year of experience with ordering and/or purchasing, preferably in MRO or maintenance.
At least 1 year of experience in inventory and parts-room management.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
Ordering and/or purchasing experience in MRO or maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, organized, clean, and functional parts inventory system.
Order inventory parts in a timely manner, receive deliveries, and catalog arrivals.
Process maintenance invoices and work directly with vendors and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); track spending for departmental budget purposes.
Process maintenance paperwork, create and run reports, and track parts usage.
Enter data into computer systems/CMMS related to preventive maintenance tasks, work orders, downtime, and environmental items.
Maintain records of vendor and contractor quotes and GMP forms.
Ensure parts are tagged, logged into the computer system, and stocked in their proper locations.
Create parts orders for Purchasing.
Maintain a usage log and remove obsolete inventory items with oversight from the Chief Engineer.
Maintain the BEST environmental database with updated wastewater, oxidizer-related, refrigeration, and vendor information.
Conduct audits and inspections as required.
Keep contractor certificates of insurance (COIs) current and obtain COIs for new contractors.