Maintenance Clerk

Maintenance Clerk / PlannerEmployment Type: Contract-to-Hire | Location: Seabrook, NJ (on-site) | Pay Rate: ~$35.00/hr (contract phase) | Reports To: Maintenance Manager | Schedule: Mon – Fri Day shiftClient 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 ResponsibilitiesBuild and configure the eMaint CMMS system for the new facility, create asset hierarchy, input all new equipment records, and organize by area/systemDevelop comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules and PM task templates based on OEM recommendations and equipment specificationsCreate and manage work orders within eMaint; assign, track, and close out maintenance tasks in coordination with the maintenance teamMaintain accurate records for all equipment including manuals, warranty information, spare parts requirements, and maintenance historyManage MRO spare parts inventory within the CMMS, set reorder points, track stock levels, and coordinate with vendors as neededCollaborate with Maintenance Manager and technicians to ensure the PM program reflects operational priorities and equipment criticalitySupport the smooth transition of maintenance operations from the existing facility to the new facilityGenerate maintenance KPI reports as needed (PM compliance, work order backlog, etc.)Required Qualifications2+ years of experience in a maintenance planning, maintenance administration, or CMMS administrator role in a manufacturing environmentHands-on experience working within a CMMS platform, eMaint experience strongly preferred; experience with Maximo, SAP PM, MP2, or similar systems consideredFamiliarity with preventive maintenance concepts, equipment reliability, and manufacturing maintenance operationsAbility to read and interpret OEM equipment manuals and translate specifications into PM proceduresStrong organizational and data entry skills, ability to manage large volumes of equipment records accuratelyProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Experience in food & beverage or industrial manufacturing preferredPreferred QualificationsExperience building out or implementing a CMMS system at a new or transitioning facilityFamiliarity with GMP or food-grade manufacturing environmentsExperience with MRO inventory management and vendor coordination