Maintenance Planner

About Universal Pure At Universal Pure , we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services (VAS), and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service. Position Overview Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Maintenance Inventory Specialist type role! Wage range starts at $16 per hour, based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Benefits Offered at Universal Pure Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week! Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP) Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance A culture of people development and internal career growth A culture of caring, collaboration and respect Inventory Specialist Duties and Responsibilities Managing parts, work orders, and assets within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) as well as training technicians on proper usage of CMMS Procure and maintain appropriate spare parts and equipment inventories. Verify inventory is scanned in accurately – inbound and outbound. Track and schedule daily maintenance workflow and equipment downtime. Assist the Maintenance Supervisor by writing work orders, purchase orders, answering phones, communicating with customers, data entry, and record-keeping. Lead, coordinate, and prioritize maintenance operation tasks as directed by the Supervisor. Collaborate with Plant Engineer, Maintenance Manager, and Production Manager to help resolve reliability issues in a timely manner. Respond to customer phone calls and emails. Assign tasks to respective maintenance staff and manage the quality and timeliness of their completion. Use software to develop metrics for reporting needs. Maintain certifications and regulatory documentation. Work with Finance & Accounting to create and manage the department budget. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all procedures and regulations. Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards. Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role. Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position. Requirements Valid driver’s license required. Experience with CMMS preferred. Basic math skills: fractions, decimals, percentages, and the metric system; efficient with ratios and formulas required. Basic Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word skills required. High degree of professionalism required. Ability to find innovative solutions to recurring problems. Ability to manage all duties, rules, documentation, and other components of the job with focus and accuracy by balancing productivity, quality, and safety. Ability and initiative to implement process improvements. Ability to safely work around ultra-high-pressure equipment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Working Conditions This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 35 degrees F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production-type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for the duration of shift. Work may involve potential exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling is required of objects up to 50 pounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr