Maintenance Inventory Control Clerk

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Maintenance Inventory Control Clerk based in Nampa, .

As a Maintenance Inventory Control Clerk, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to purchasing inventory and PDM items in a timely manner to provide materials to the site. The role includes proactively monitoring critical spare parts levels and usage, ensuring inventory levels are accurate, and working with vendors to resolve inventory related issues. Additionally, the Maintenance Inventory Control Clerk will collaborate with the Associate Maintenance Manager to align duties with the company's goals and values.

• Routinely update parts information and review minimum/maximums to optimize inventory levels according to usage.
• Monitor routine and critical spare part usage and inventory. Reorder stocked inventory. Ensure best pricing from vendors while proactively managing order points to ensure best freight costs.
• Review PO's, ensure price accuracy and partner with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with maintenance managers to determine obsolete inventory while also ensuring proper disposal of obsolete parts.
• Monitor on-time delivery of ordered items. Receive parts shipments, ensure orders are correct and all parts are properly stored in the correct locations.
• Partner with service providers to ensure the repair of used/damaged inventory.
• Assist with the purchasing of non-inventory related items.
• Partner with storeroom clerk and other team members to ensure storeroom and work area cleanliness.
• Update inventory sign-out sheet and back-up inventory. Make adjustments when necessary.
• May participate in annual inventory cycle counts.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues.
• Proactively elevate all issues to Assistant Maintenance Manager as needed.
• Provide clerical support to maintenance department as needed.
• Adhere to all GMP and QC policies when in plant production areas.

• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company's overall performance and success.

• High school's diploma is required. Associate degree from a two-year or technical school in a related field is preferred.

• 1+ years related experience is required.
• Previous food manufacturing experience and familiarization with maintenance materials and parts is strongly preferred.
• Maintenance Technician experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of inventory control software, Maximo is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of maintenance parts and maintenance inventory control processes.

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and…