Storeroom Parts Assistant

Maintenance Storeroom Parts Assistant

At Winland Foods, our success starts with people who live our values of Excellence, Quality, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration every day. As a Maintenance Team Member (Storeroom Parts Assistant), you'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our operations. Every level of this team contributes to keeping production running smoothly. This is more than storeroom management; it's about problem-solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Whether you're learning foundational skills or leading major projects, you'll help minimize downtime, optimize performance, and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality. By leveraging your technical expertise and commitment to excellence, you'll make a direct impact on operational success and the experience we deliver to our customers.

Employee Type: Full time

Location: MO Excelsior Springs

Job Type: Production Group

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Team Member (Storeroom Parts Assistant) manages and maintains the process flow for maintenance parts, including receiving, organized storage, kitting, and cycle counting in support of operational excellence in the maintenance department. This role will perform any combination of the following tasks: purchasing, receiving, issuing, storing, and distributing materials, tools, equipment, and products to support maintenance activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support maintenance planned maintenance activities by staging parts and kits for work orders.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory audits.
• Process receipts and distribute orders, comparing receipts to items listed on purchase orders.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and identification of parts and materials.
• Organize shelves, bins, and storage locations using established standards.
• Support 5S and Continuous Improvement initiatives within the storeroom.
• Identify obsolete, damaged, or duplicate inventory items.
• Assist with expediting urgent maintenance parts when required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and update records in CMMS systems.
• Follow all safety protocols and uphold GMPs and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Skills a Maintenance Team Member (Storeroom Parts Assistant) Demonstrates:

• Commitment to safety and compliance with GMPs and OSHA standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving ability and attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies.

Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:

• Follow safety guidelines, maintain hazard-free work areas, and comply with GMPs and food safety regulations.
• Follow all safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work practices, while maintaining hazard-free work areas.

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:

• Communicate effectively with team members to support production and learn from senior staff.
• Engage in on-the-job training to develop skills in inventory management processes.
• Work closely with maintenance leadership, production teams, and other mechanics to complete projects and support production goals.
• Provide feedback to improve preventive maintenance programs and mentor less experienced team members.

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:

• Gain experience in documenting maintenance activities and using the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Use the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for data entry and reporting.
• Stay current on training expectations.

Knowledge, Training, and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of proven experience in maintenance storeroom, warehouse, inventory control, or industrial maintenance. Experience using SAP preferred.
• Strong organizational and inventory management skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge of industrial maintenance parts and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal traits--progressive, adaptable, flexible, high-energy, mature, strong interpersonal skills
• 18+ years of age.

Technical & Mechanical Skills:

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions as well as perform accurate math functions.
• Understands and abides by Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Strong PC skills and excellent use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

Safety & Compliance:

• Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Must wear all required personal protection equipment (PPE) associated with the specific manufacturing work environment and job duties as stated in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as assigned by leadership personnel.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, safe lifting techniques, and other procedures as instructed.

Teamwork, Communication & Leadership:

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others at the worksite regarding work matters, which are mostly conducted in English. This includes the ability to understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed.
• Assumes a leadership role and sets a positive example for team members.

Personal Attributes & Work Ethic:

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
• Must be dependable, reliable, and handle equipment safely and sensibly.
• Able to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays/Sundays as determined by business needs.

Physical Demands:

• Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Tasks may involve frequent climbing, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
• Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.
• Employees must wear all required PPE in accordance with the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership.
• Must adhere to all safety policies, including lockout/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed.
• Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, electrical risks, and vibrations, depending on the area assigned
• Must maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any food safety or quality issues immediately to management.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.