Parts Clerk

Maintenance Parts ClerkAjinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.We are looking for a Maintenance Parts Clerk to join our team in the Portland area. The Maintenance Parts Clerk contributes to our mission by acquiring materials, including vendor relations and vendor performance, purchasing agreements and negotiations with continuous improvement of all purchasing activities.Schedules are typically: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pmStarting pay is $24.00 + $0.50 shift differentialIf you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONECompany paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick time per fiscal year401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company's matching contributions up to 4.5%Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipmentReferral bonuses totaling $750 when an employee refers someone to work with our companyQuarterly sales of product to employeesPosition Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Receive and unpack items to be stocked and record dataAttention to detail when stocking items in an orderly mannerMaintains supply flow of parts and equipmentClean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment to stay compliant with safety regulationsMaintains records pertaining to items purchased, cost, delivered and prepares monthly reportsCommunicates defective unacceptable goods or services and expedites delivery of raw materials and goodsMaintains inventory and supply room operations and assures that proper inventories are maintainedCompares inventories to records or computes figures from orders, production records or purchase order to obtain current inventoryPrepares reports such as inventory balance, price and cost lists, shortages, and depleted items, defective or unusable items and vendor performancesWork closely with MRO Buyer and Scheduler/PlannerConducts weekly cycle countsGenerate JDE workorders for parts being checked outPerforms other duties as required.Position Qualifications:Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the procurement fieldMust possess the ability to read and understand parts manualsHigh organization and attention to detailAbility to work with numbers accuratelyAbility to work under pressure and demonstrate strong sense of urgencyAbility to communicate effectively with all plant levels and suppliersStrong knowledge of MS Office and computer skillsMust possess valid driver's license#INDPOR