Maintenance Purchasing Clerk

Responsible for maintaining inventory and purchasing parts in a cost-effective manner.

• Places orders for parts insuring timely and accurate receipt .
• Provides Purchase Orders and reconciles to billing invoices.
• Uses approved suppliers and validates vendors to insure high quality products and competitive pricing.
• Compares Purchase Orders with products received to insure accuracy.
• Follow up on orders for timely receipt.
• Coordinates information flow with vendors, Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, Mechanics and Accounting.
• Notify Management of any deviations, difficulties and inventory issues.
• Abide by all GMP’s, Personal and Food Safety Rules (BRC Standard).
• Other duties that may be assigned by appropriate management.

High School graduate or its equivalency in experience and/or training and one year parts and inventory experience. Knowledge of Excel and Word computer programs. Basic math and writing skills as well as a knowledge of mechanical parts and their use.

• Able to stand for up to 12 hours, while working with and around machinery.
• Able to sit for prolonged periods
• Able to negotiate stairs while carrying packages up to 50 pounds
• Able to work in temperatures from 90 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity levels as high as 98%.
• Able to stoop, bend and crouch on a regular basis to check equipment or supplies in low-lying areas.
• Able to lift 60 pounds once an hour and 10 to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Able to raise arms overhead repeatedly while lifting 30 pounds.