Maintenance Inventory Specialist

Maintenance Inventory Specialist Department: Maintenance Employment Type: Full Time Location: Summerville, SC Reporting To: Jared Fowler Compensation: $24.00 - $25.25 / hour Description At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage. The maintenance Inventory Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring accuracy, efficient, and compliant movement and purchasing of spare parts, repair parts, and consumables. Operating Schedule: 2nd Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm (+$1.25 Shift Differential) RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Monitors reorder points and initiates to replenish stock. Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities. Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; process purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates delays and other issues. Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports. Receives, unpacks, and deliver goods; re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves. Inspects shipments for accuracy and completeness and resolves inconsistencies. Responsible for maintaining the supply and demand of inventory and ensuring that there are adequate stocks available. Assists in management of tool and chemical inventories. Orders replacement/spare parts for production equipment using input from maintenance manuals, operators, maintenance staff, or other SME’s. Strives to prevent "machine down" conditions in production by working with machine suppliers and in-house SME’s to acquire necessary components. Builds and maintains strong, positive vendor relations. Identifies opportunities that will prolong the life span of production parts and/or equipment. Identifies and recommends cost savings opportunities. Ensures production parts/assemblies are maintained, inventoried, and ready for production use. Utilizes existing tracking systems and creates new systems, where applicable, for production equipment / parts status. Assists in new machinery & replacement parts purchasing process. Must be able to work in a stationary position as well as move about unassisted for a 12-, 10-, or 8- hour shift and work overtime as assigned, and when necessary, in an enclosed room. Must be able to work while wearing a half-mask respirator or full-air respirator for up to four hours at a time and be able to follow Thorne Respiratory Protection Program guidelines. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as circumstances arise during the course of a shift. Must be able to hear and converse with supervisors and other employees. Must be able to see and read small print. Must be able to work in a moderate noise level environment. Must be able to move or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to table and from table to floor, occasionally, during a 12-, 10-, or 8-hour shift. Must have sufficient range of motion with arms and hands to reach overhead and to the side, often repetitively, during a 12-, 10-, or 8-hour shift. Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder while carrying up to 20 pounds of materials. WHAT YOU NEED By training, education and/or experience, employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. 1-2 years’ experience in Procurement is preferred. Previous experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Food manufacturing preferred. Employee has the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in the units of measurement used in the Maintenance Department, using whole numbers and decimals (for example, grams). During disassembly and assembly of machines, employee is able to discern that the parts and tools are the correct ones for the tasks at hand. The ability to use a computer to receive and submit work requests, document work, send/receive email, research parts, and complete basic calculations accurately. Proficient in Microsoft office including excel and word. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive compensation 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance Company- paid life insurance 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4% Gym membership reimbursement Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr