Parts Clerk Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school education, or a combination of education and experience.
• Good basic math and computer skills suitable for stockroom or warehouse work.
• Basic mechanical knowledge, including names and uses of tools and parts.
• Attention to detail when working with inventory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak and comprehend English.
• Familiarity with word-processing software and moderate experience with Excel spreadsheets; working knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Motivated self-starter able to work under minimal supervision.
• Good attendance and availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Wear required plant protective clothing and equipment, including bump caps, steel-toe boots or shoes, hair nets, clean frocks in production areas, and vinyl gloves as needed; keep tools clean.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts and equipment inventory levels and maintain records, identifying when parts need to be ordered according to established minimum and maximum levels.
• Receive, store, and issue spare and replacement parts, equipment, and expendable maintenance items.
• Organize and sort parts according to the established inventory system.
• Report concerns or problems to the Maintenance Supervisor or lead.
• Track parts pulled for use, determine whether reordering is necessary, and note requests on a Parts Request Form.
• Seek cost-saving opportunities in parts procurement.
• Communicate parts purchasing and inventory status to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist with entering data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Keep equipment and building-system manuals and documentation organized and up to date.
• Help keep the maintenance shop, parts room, and mezzanine clean and organized.
• Perform basic parts ordering, operate equipment, and maintain required records and documents.
• Follow food-safety, employee-safety, GMP, maintenance-program, and company-policy requirements; use appropriate personal protective equipment and do not bypass equipment safety devices.
• Ask for assistance or training before undertaking tasks for which the employee is not qualified.
• Provide backup for other clerks when necessary and perform other duties as assigned.