Plant Maintenance Parts & Inventory Clerk

CRYSTAL CREAMERY INC•Modesto, CA

2h•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Creamery is hiring a Plant Maintenance Parts & Inventory Clerk to support the maintenance team at its Modesto, California dairy manufacturing facility. The role combines hands-on work with maintenance mechanics and computer-based inventory management to help keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. The clerk identifies and researches equipment parts, helps locate replacements, prepares parts kits for planned repairs, and maintains accurate stock and purchasing information. The position manages incoming parts, stock locations, inventory records, counts, and reports using the MP2 maintenance management system. It also coordinates with mechanics, supervisors, vendors, and management about parts availability and supports preventive maintenance planning, equipment reliability, food safety, and plant improvement initiatives. The employee must follow company safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and applicable food safety requirements, and operate a forklift as needed while maintaining current certification. The job is based at Crystal Creamery’s Modesto plant and is listed for Sunday through Thursday on swing shift. The posting gives a pay range of $23.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates must pass pre-employment screening, including drug, background, and criminal checks.

Requirements

Three to five years of relevant experience in Fluid Manufacturing.
Ability to identify mechanical and electrical components and help determine correct replacement parts.
Ability to work alongside mechanics and inspect equipment to verify parts requirements.
Strong computer skills, including data entry, maintaining accurate records, and running reports.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication, and effective follow-through with maintenance personnel, vendors, and management.
Ability to safely perform physical duties associated with receiving, organizing, and handling parts.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for virtually the entire shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a wet environment with moderate to high noise volume.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to pass pre-employment screens, including drug, background, and criminal checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial maintenance parts, MRO inventory, storeroom operations, parts purchasing, or a related field.
Experience with inventory or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); MP2 experience is a plus.
Experience researching parts through equipment manuals, catalogs, part numbers, and vendor resources.
Experience in dairy, food processing, manufacturing, or another industrial maintenance environment is highly desirable.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Formal maintenance training desired.
Current forklift certification is mentioned as a requirement when operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

Partner with maintenance mechanics to identify equipment, inspect components, and determine correct replacement parts.
Accompany mechanics to equipment as needed to verify part numbers, measurements, specifications, and compatibility.
Research parts using equipment manuals, technical documentation, vendor catalogs, and supplier resources.
Help mechanics locate parts for repairs, preventive maintenance, and planned work orders.
Prepare parts kits before scheduled maintenance.
Receive parts and supplies, verify deliveries, and ensure materials are labeled and stored properly.
Maintain accurate inventory records, stock locations, and item information in the MP2 maintenance management system.
Monitor inventory levels, identify low-stock items, and help ensure critical spare parts are available.
Perform cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and process authorized stock adjustments.
Identify obsolete, excess, and surplus inventory and work with maintenance and engineering to improve accuracy and reduce waste.
Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient maintenance parts room.
Enter and update part numbers, descriptions, quantities, stock locations, and vendor information in MP2.
Run inventory, cycle count, usage, and other reports to support inventory monitoring and purchasing decisions.
Review inventory data, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate records, purchase documentation, and required paperwork.
Help improve inventory tracking, parts identification, and stockroom procedures.
Communicate with mechanics, supervisors, vendors, and management about parts availability and outstanding requests.
Participate in shift handoffs to communicate parts needs, shortages, and updates.
Coordinate with suppliers to obtain quotes, verify specifications, and identify suitable replacement parts.
Support preventive maintenance planning, equipment reliability, food safety, and plant improvement initiatives.
Follow company safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and applicable food safety requirements.
Operate a forklift as needed while maintaining current certification.
Inspect equipment and recognize potential problems.
Work effectively in a team and fast-paced environment.