MRO - Maintenance Parts Room 2nd Shift

LALA US manufactures Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics, Frusion Yogurt Smoothie, Crema Mexicana, and Blended Yogurt. The facility provides a clean work environment, well-lit, highly automated production facility and career advancement opportunities.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company match
• PTO, personal holidays after one year of service, and holidays

Hours for the role are 3PM–11:30PM, Monday–Friday. Weekend and overtime work will be required based on production and operational needs. May be subject to change based on operations and business necessity. This position requires regular and prompt attendance during the working hours scheduled by the Department Supervisor.

The MRO/Parts Purchaser will support the maintenance department by ensuring accurate inventory management in SAP and performing regular cycle counts. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, and maintaining inventory. They will work closely with the goods receiver, coordinate with vendors and manufacturers to secure the correct parts and assist associates in locating required parts and materials. Additionally, they will label parts and organize them within the inventory.

• Parts inventory
• Perform inventory cycle counts
• Participating in inventory audits and reconciliations
• Placing purchase orders and tracking their status
• Work closely with the goods receiver to ensure goods are received in the system (SAP)
• Managing inventory levels of MRO items to avoid stockouts or excess inventory
• Assisting with the development of spare parts lists for new equipment
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure favorable prices, delivery terms, and quality standards
• Vendor management with outside vendors, creating positive relationships
• Ensuring timely delivery and proper documentation of shipments
• Ensuring proper storage and handling of parts
• Assisting customers in locating parts
• Other duties as assigned

• SAP experience preferred but not required
• Previous experience in maintenance manufacturing preferred
• Quality and safety minded
• Reliable and dependable
• This position requires regular and prompt attendance during the work hours scheduled by the Department Manager
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize work across multiple tasks in a highly demanding and fast paced environment
• Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and HR software
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend at the waist, twist, turn, kneel, squat and climb heights, move head/neck, reach outward, and reach above shoulders
• Ability to lift frequently up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push/pull occasionally up to 70 pounds
• Ability to frequently type and use a keyboard

Lala Branded Products is an Equality Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status