Parts Inventory Clerk

Job Title: Inventory Parts Clerk – Food Production Overview The Inventory Parts Clerk supports flour production operations by ensuring all spare parts and production components are accurately tracked, stored, ordered and delivered to the appropriate departments or department leads. This role is essential for minimizing equipment downtime, maintaining compliance with food safety standards, and supporting continuous production flow. Key Responsibilities Receive, inspect, and verify incoming parts for accuracy. Deliver to the correct location and ensure accuracy in the parts tracking software Record inventory transactions receiving in, transferring or other dispositioning of parts in the CMMS system with high accuracy Store parts in designated, sanitary locations following food safety and electrical guidelines Support the Maintenance Planner by staging, kitting, and verifying required parts availability for planned maintenance work. Maintain proper organization, labeling, counts and accurate locations to support parts availability and accuracy Conduct routine cycle counts and assist with full physical inventory audits Monitor stock levels via the MRO shortage report and order based on proper min/max levels Continuously review min/max levels on parts, as well as transaction history to ensure the correct levels are set Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and company food safety policies in all inventory areas Maintain a clean, organized, and safe parts room using 5S principles Process returns, warranty parts, rebuilds and defective items according to company procedures Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Experience in food production, warehousing, or inventory control preferred Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, D365, Limble, JD Edwards, etc.) Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material-handling equipment Understanding of GMPs, food safety standards, and sanitation requirements Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one Skills & Competencies Detail-oriented: Ensures precise counts, labeling, and traceability Organization: Maintains a clean, compliant, and efficient parts storage area Communication: Works effectively with maintenance and production teams Problem-solving: Identifies discrepancies and resolves inventory issues quickly Tech-savvy: Eager to master the CMMS system to provide training to others and effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues Work Environment Food production facility and parts room setting Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and handling of materials Exposure to all weather production areas (including very warm days) depending on facility layout Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities based on production needs Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills. Location: Commerce City CO Address: 4545 East 64th Avenue, Commerce City CO, 80022 Additional Locations (if applicable): Employment Type: Full time Additional Information: Competitive Compensation: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 27.71 USD Hourly Benefits: At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE). Application Deadline: 10/02/2026 EEO Commitment: At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills. En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills. Shift Differential:The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.La Compañía proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que están asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estándar. El diferencial de turnos se paga además de la tarifa horaria básica regular del empleado y se incluye en el cálculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras. Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer: At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for: Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com Together We Make Ardent Mills Whether we’re making innovative breakthroughs or nutritious food. Whether we’re making our processes more sustainable or our communities more prosperous. Whether we’re making our customers happy or making progress in our own careers. At Ardent Mills, we all get to make something special every day. Join us and you can too. Learn more about doing work you can be truly proud of with North America’s leading flour supplier. Joining Ardent Mills means making a commitment to yourself and to the other members of our team. We call this Our Promise. All of us share responsibility for the success of Ardent Mills. We work closely together in teams and across functions. Nobody is left isolated or unsupported. Everyone matters. Everyone has a voice. This gives each of us the opportunity to create something special every day. And, when we come together, that’s when truly amazing things happen. Together, we make our customers' success the focus of our business. Together, we make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry. Together, we make communities healthier and more prosperous. Together, we are raising the bar for a more sustainable world. Together, we make the food that nourishes North America. Together, we can make our ambitions a reality.