Maintenance Specialist

TreeHouse Foods • Wayland, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the Maintenance and Production teams at our Wayland, MI facility, a manufacturer of high-quality private label non-dairy creamers. This position is responsible for managing the plant’s maintenance storeroom operations to ensure materials, tools, and spare parts are properly stocked, organized, and readily available. You’ll help keep production running efficiently by maintaining accurate inventory, supporting preventive maintenance, and ensuring timely part availability across the plant. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field preferred.
• Experience in inventory management or procurement, ideally in a maintenance or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with inventory and procurement systems (SAP preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic math skills, including the use of fractions and decimals.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong focus on safety, accuracy, and part identification.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, inspecting, and accurately recording all incoming parts, materials, and supplies.
• Issuing and documenting maintenance parts through SAP or other computerized maintenance systems.
• Creating and processing purchase requisitions for stock replenishment and new part needs.
• Maintaining an organized, clean, and compliant storeroom environment in accordance with GMP and safety standards.
• Performing regular cycle counts and inventory reconciliations; identifying and correcting discrepancies.
• Labeling, organizing, and storing materials on racks, shelves, or in bins to optimize space utilization.
• Collaborating with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure parts are available for scheduled and emergency work.
• Supporting work order accuracy by updating issued parts, labor hours, and completion status in CMMS or SAP.
• Assisting in maintaining preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) systems as required.
• Operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely, maintaining certification as required.
• Participating in safety programs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to two weeks of vacation (increasing to three weeks after just three years of service), five sick days, two emergency days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees