Maintenance Clerk

Maintenance Clerk / Planner

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire | Location: Seabrook, NJ (on-site) | Pay Rate: ~$35.00/hr (contract phase) | Reports To: Maintenance Manager | Schedule: Mon Fri Day shift

Position overview: Client is constructing a new state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Seabrook, NJ. In preparation for the facility launch, the Maintenance Planner / Clerk will be responsible for building out the eMaint CMMS platform from the ground up, inputting new equipment assets, developing preventive maintenance programs, and establishing work order workflows before the new facility goes live. This role will be based at the existing Seabrook facility during the transition period and will work as part of a broader maintenance launch team.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and configure the eMaint CMMS system for the new facility, create asset hierarchy, input all new equipment records, and organize by area/system
• Develop comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules and PM task templates based on OEM recommendations and equipment specifications
• Create and manage work orders within eMaint; assign, track, and close out maintenance tasks in coordination with the maintenance team
• Maintain accurate records for all equipment including manuals, warranty information, spare parts requirements, and maintenance history
• Manage MRO spare parts inventory within the CMMS, set reorder points, track stock levels, and coordinate with vendors as needed
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager and technicians to ensure the PM program reflects operational priorities and equipment criticality
• Support the smooth transition of maintenance operations from the existing facility to the new facility
• Generate maintenance KPI reports as needed (PM compliance, work order backlog, etc.)

Required qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a maintenance planning, maintenance administration, or CMMS administrator role in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience working within a CMMS platform, eMaint experience strongly preferred; experience with Maximo, SAP PM, MP2, or similar systems considered
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance concepts, equipment reliability, and manufacturing maintenance operations
• Ability to read and interpret OEM equipment manuals and translate specifications into PM procedures
• Strong organizational and data entry skills, ability to manage large volumes of equipment records accurately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in food & beverage or industrial manufacturing preferred

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience building out or implementing a CMMS system at a new or transitioning facility
• Familiarity with GMP or food-grade manufacturing environments
• Experience with MRO inventory management and vendor coordination