Maintenance Parts Clerk (SugarCreek)

Sugarcreek•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Maintenance Parts Clerk oversees the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) storeroom, ensuring adequate stock levels of maintenance and repair parts based on plant operations and needs. The clerk assists Plant Management with planning projects, including obtaining price quotes, maintaining equipment inventory, and creating preventative maintenance (PM) schedules. The role includes receiving, tracking, and transferring parts; maintaining inventory records; coordinating with vendors; preparing reports; and supporting maintenance projects. The position also supports safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and complies with applicable federal, state, and company policies and procedures.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain stock levels and records for repair and maintenance parts, including descriptions, pricing, stock, and locations.
Receive parts and assist with offloading delivery vehicles, including FedEx, UPS, and freight trucks.
Enter received 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.
Conduct regular inventory cycle counts and prepare requested reports for Plant Management, analyzing parts usage and relevant trends.
Receive and transfer parts between facilities, tracking items entering and leaving the MRO storeroom.
Assist with 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 necessary to avoid downtime.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Support safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies, and follow company safety rules and procedures.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.