Plant Parts Room Associate

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water.

The Plant Parts Room Associate will maintain stock of MRO spare parts and consumables, managing purchasing, inventory accuracy, and usage to ensure line uptime.

• Purchasing
  • Restock consumables, critical spare parts, and parts inventory.
  • Provide PO delivery status updates for outstanding orders.
  • Correct and manage AP MRO outstanding issues.
  • Receive all UPS/Fed Ex/etc. deliveries.
  • Manage inter‑organizational shipping and receiving.
• Inventory Management
  • Manage physical spare parts inventory and storage locations.
  • Maintain and receive all spare parts inventory in Oracle EBS and Power Pick Global systems.
  • Perform weekly/quarterly MRO cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
  • Organize parts room area per 5S Process (Sustain, Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize).
• Warranty Claims
  • Track, maintain, and file warranty claims with respective vendors.
• Maintenance Planning
  • Generate and complete PM Work Order Scripts and manage backlog.
  • Facilitate maintenance planning meetings.
  • Assist technicians during downtime events.
  • Provide database support on‑site as a subject matter expert.
  • Assist with annual machine rebuilds.
  • Create PM plans for line downtime, optimizing mechanic labor availability.
  • Ensure completion of PMs at scheduled intervals.
  • Coordinate with Maintenance and Production to execute repair work orders.
  • Evaluate PM effectiveness to ensure planned time and tasks are appropriate.
  • Confirm material and labor costs are captured on work orders.
  • Maintain relationships with outside vendors.
  • Purchase items/parts and source to suppliers/vendors.
  • Attend monthly parts room calls.
  • Track and complete work orders for preventive maintenance and repairs.
  • Update job knowledge through educational opportunities.
• Attendance and Safety
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance (essential function).
  • Maintain a safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

• 2‑Year experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 2‑Year experience in a similar field (customer service/inventory experience is a plus).
• 0‑Year experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education).
• Proficiency in Inventory Management Systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar.
• Proficiency in CMMS/ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

• 4‑Year experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4‑Year experience in a similar position.
• 2‑Year experience managing people/projects.
• Experience with Oracle EBS Purchasing and Inventory.

• Lead Like an Owner.
• Make safety the number one priority; keep alert for safety issues and escalate immediately.
• Effectively prioritize tasks based on department goals.
• Show respect to others and confront interpersonal issues directly.
• Prioritize resolution of customer issues effectively.
• Respond promptly and honor commitments to internal and external customers.
• Make recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
• Demonstrate adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes.
• Increase performance through greater efficiency.
• Seek technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
• Understand interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
• Seek solutions rather than place blame.
• Consistently look for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities.
• Communicate clearly, promptly, and effectively across all levels.

• Minimum required:
  High School Diploma.
• Preferred:
  Associate Degree or equivalent certification.

• Regular full‑time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package; part‑time, intern, and seasonal members receive a limited package.
• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical (including virtual care options), dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing…