Maintenance Apprentice

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Maintenance Apprentice to join our growing team. Business Title: Spare Parts Clerk FLSA Classification: Hourly Position: Manufacturing Apprentice Level: T1 Reports to: Supervisor and/or Manager. Summary / Objective The Industrial Maintenance Parts/PO Clerk is responsible for overseeing maintenance parts inventory, processing purchase orders, and ensuring efficient supply chain management for maintenance-related materials. This role involves coordinating with vendors, tracking inventory levels, managing purchasing documentation, and contributing to the smooth functioning of the maintenance department. Essential functions - Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance parts inventory, including stock levels, usage, and reorder points.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies or variances.
• Assist in developing and implementing inventory control procedures to optimize stock levels and minimize excess or insufficient inventory.

- Purchase Order Processing:

• Generate purchase orders based on requisitions, maintenance schedules, and inventory levels, ensuring timely and accurate procurement of parts and materials.
• Collaborate with maintenance and procurement teams to review and validate purchase requisitions, specifications, and pricing before issuing purchase orders.
• Monitor order status, track deliveries, and communicate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials, resolving any issues or discrepancies that may arise.

- Vendor Management:

• Maintain a database of approved vendors, including contact information, terms, and negotiated agreements.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to evaluate vendor performance, negotiate contracts, and establish relationships with reliable suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.

- Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and other procurement-related documentation.
• Assist in managing and organizing maintenance manuals, technical documents, and part specifications for easy access and reference.

- Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate regular reports on inventory levels, purchase order status, and spending trends to support informed decision-making and optimization of procurement processes.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities, trends, and areas for process improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Competencies - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on professional business demeanor, communication, and customer service. Supervisory responsibilities: NA Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations, and loud noises. All safety protocols including OSHA guidelines as mentioned above are mandatory. Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative, but not all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be reviewed and considered on a case-by case basis. Travel required: NA Required education and experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or relevant coursework in inventory management or related field is a plus.
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in using computerized inventory management systems and procurement software.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, analytical, and numerical skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory control, and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement JELD-WEN is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. To ensure the safety and health of our employees, JELD-WEN maintains a drug-free work environment. Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn. JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. What We Offer Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees will accrue up to 15 days’ vacation leave annually and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees can also enroll in the following company benefit programs including, 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Discount Program. Expected pay for this role is between $25.18 to $27.81 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications. JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws. JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.