Maintenance Inventory Clerk

Maintenance Inventory Clerk Shift: 1st shift: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday with OT when needed. Pay: $31 per hour. Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring the availability of maintenance spare parts, tools, and MRO materials within the manufacturing facility. Supports maintenance operations through inventory control, cycle counting, organization, and effective storeroom management. The position minimizes equipment downtime by ensuring critical parts and supplies are available, properly stored, accurately tracked, and readily accessible to maintenance personnel. Works directly alongside maintenance technicians to support equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Inventory Control & Accuracy Maintain accurate inventory records for maintenance spare parts, consumables, tools, and MRO supplies. Execute daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts; investigate and resolve inventory variances. Monitor min/max inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stock outs and excess inventory. Ensure proper labeling, organization, and storage of maintenance inventory within the storeroom. Track critical spare parts and ensure availability for preventive and corrective maintenance activities. Maintain FIFO/FEFO practices where applicable for lubricants, chemicals, and shelf‑life materials. CMMS & System Transactions Execute inventory-related transactions in CMMS systems including receipts, issues, transfers, returns, and adjustments. Ensure system inventory accuracy aligns with physical inventory counts. Process work order material allocations and maintenance-related inventory transactions. Support inventory reconciliations between CMMS system and physical counts. Assist with setup and maintenance of spare part master data, locations, and BOMs. Auditing & Compliance Support internal and external inventory audits. Maintain audit-ready documentation for maintenance inventory transactions and adjustments. Ensure compliance with company inventory control procedures, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Assist in maintaining accurate records for critical spare parts and maintenance consumables. Maintenance Support Work closely with Maintenance teams to ensure timely availability of parts, tools, and materials. Issue, stage, and deliver parts, materials, and consumables directly to maintenance technicians to support planned, preventive, and emergency maintenance activities. Provide hands‑on support to maintenance technicians during equipment repairs, troubleshooting activities, changeovers, installations, and improvement projects as needed. Assist technicians in identifying, locating, and verifying replacement parts for production equipment and facility systems. Assist with the removal, replacement, and organization of spare parts, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, sensors, and other components. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, lifts, and other material handling equipment as required to safely move maintenance materials and equipment throughout the facility. Assist with maintaining organization, cleanliness, and 5S standards within maintenance shops, parts rooms, and work areas. Support technicians with basic mechanical tasks, equipment inspections, lubrication activities, and parts preparation under the direction of maintenance leadership. Assist with identifying obsolete, damaged, or excess inventory and support continuous improvement initiatives related to storeroom efficiency and inventory accuracy. Maintain a strong commitment to safety by following all plant safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, GMP standards, and housekeeping expectations while working in production and maintenance environments. Physical Requirements Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in warehouses, maintenance shops, and production environments. Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work around operating manufacturing equipment for extended periods. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with changing priorities and emergency maintenance situations. Qualifications Required 2+ years of inventory control or storeroom experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse environment. Experience using CMMS or other inventory management systems. Proven experience with cycle counting, inventory auditing, and inventory reconciliation. Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel and inventory tracking systems. Preferred Experience supporting maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of maintenance spare parts, MRO inventory, and industrial equipment components. Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments. Understanding of FIFO/FEFO inventory practices. Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and work order systems. EEO Statement We are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr