Maintenance, Repair, Operations (MRO) Parts Stock Clerk presso Ellsworth Creamery

Description

Committed to our Team, Craft & Community, Since 1910

Join the always-growing Team at Ellsworth Creamery as we work with our cooperative of local farmers to create award-winning cheese!

Job Title: MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) Parts Stock Clerk 

Reports To: Maintenance Manager  

Status: Non-Union, Exempt  

Supervises: None

General Description:  The Maintenance Parts Stock position is a hands-on role that is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, receiving, and maintaining spare parts, materials, and supplies necessary to support plant operations and maintenance. This position oversees inventory management across the site, ensuring accurate and efficient tracking and implementing best practices in inventory control. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and relevant experience in inventory management. The role requires effective multitasking and the ability to make quick, informed decisions based on available information. Must be able to self-direct, as this is a stand-alone exempt role that works closely with maintenance personnel. This position must practice safety in all aspects of the job. This position will interact well with all other departments of the cooperative and be willing to learn and assist in other areas as needed. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote Safety Culture: Foster a safety culture by prioritizing the health and safety of all employees and customers, applying the “see something, say something” principle, and clearly communicating safety requirements within the facility.
• Inventory Management: Oversee and maintain accurate records of all assets, including equipment and parts receiving. Ensure efficient tracking and organization of inventory items. Enforce storage policies and implement best practices to optimize inventory space and utilization.
• Parts/Materials Identification and Labeling: Ensure accurate identification and labeling of parts/materials using proper labeling, organization, and cleanliness of the store room.
• Set up and maintain stock levels for repair/maintenance parts, including descriptions, pricing, stock and location for all repair parts.
• Receive parts and assist with the offloading of delivery vehicles as needed.
• Receive all parts ordered into the CMMS system and match all the paperwork against the purchase orders.
• Contact vendors to obtain price quotes, follow up on parts orders and set up service requests.
• Perform inventory cycle counts regularly, support physical inventory audits, and create reports as requested by management, analyzing parts usage and noting relevant trends in the data.
• Assist in planning work projects for the Maintenance Department, including creating work orders, writing process description.
• Continuously improve inventory control, kitting, and storeroom processes to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Source and procure parts, materials, and supplies in alignment with production and maintenance schedules.
• Obtain pricing, lead times, and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop vendors for repair and maintenance services.
• Issue and manage Purchase Orders (PO’s) in compliance with company policies and approval procedures.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the maintenance department.
• Assist maintenance team with scheduling, coordinating parts availability, and sourcing materials for projects and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), food safety standards, and plant safety policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to support open tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Operate a forklift safely to move and stage materials as needed.
• All other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

•   Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Basic mechanical abilities to understand what maintenance will need to make corrections quickly on the company’s specific equipment
• Inventory management experience preferred. 
• Able to communicate complex information effectively to other employees.
• Know how to use basic computer programs, especially Microsoft Office.
• Able to strictly follow all safety procedures and policies in place.
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Able to work well with others in a team environment.
• High school diploma, equivalent, or experience in parts or maintenance warehouse.

Physical Requirements:

•   Ability to lift 50+ lbs. repetitively.
• Stand for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Squatting, kneeling, bending, and climbing stairs. 
• Pass a drug & alcohol screen as well as a general background check.

Work Environment / Environment Condition:

• Food plant environment. Must adhere to all food and plant safety policies and regulations.
• Work with chemicals for cleaning purposes. 
• Atmosphere may be humid, hot or cold, and is dependent on weather. 

Benefits Package:

• Full Time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment.
• Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital insurances available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other free resources.
• 401k match, Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay!

ABOUT ELLSWORTH CREAMERY: At Ellsworth Creamery, our team members are more than employees; you are like family and we want you to succeed. This culture has contributed to the longevity of our staff, whose careers at Ellsworth Creamery span 10, 20 and even 50 years! Our Ellsworth, Wisconsin facility specializes solely in the production of our world-famous All Natural White Cheddar Cheese Curds, both natural and flavored, our All Natural Cheddar Cheese Curd Crumbles and sweet whey powder.