Parts Inventory Specialist - 1st Shift - F&B Manufacturing

Pay Range: $18-21.50/hr

The Parts Inventory Specialist produces and fills requested need for parts or supplies by utilizing communication skills, computer, company pickup and parts inventory knowledge to maintain inventories efficiently. The person in this role must be able to work with everyone in the company.

• Maintain Inventories
• Determine correct parts and supply levels
• Organize, label, and maintain parts room layout and shelving
• Assist maintenance department with administration of the CMMS system
• Communicate Effectively
• Exchange information with co‑workers and management
• Contact vendors via telephone or fax to purchase parts and supplies
• Check price and availability of parts and supplies via telephone or fax
• Research parts and equipment for proper application and purchasing
• Complete paperwork
• Review “Purchase Requests” and follow‑up on any discrepancies with the appropriate persons
• Generate Purchase Orders as needed
• Maintain PO book and assign PO numbers
• Maintain an accurate filing system of parts ordered and received
• Receive parts and compare packing lists to parts received
• Provide clerical and administrative support as needed
• Utilize tools and equipment
• Drive company vehicles to pick up parts from local vendors
• Use computer to maintain inventory
• Use standard office equipment as needed (copy and fax machines, etc.)
• Ensure that company pick‑up is washed and kept clean
• Keep parts office and room clean and follow GMPs

Follow all plant GMPs and ensure work area is secure.

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six months experience utilizing office procedures (working in an office setting).
• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Washington State Driver’s License.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to work any shift.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Personally invested in the success of the business.
• Motivated, focused, and accountable for results.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and to talk or hear.
• Frequent walking, sitting, and reaching with hands and arms. Occasional standing, climbing, balanced walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision for paperwork and inventories, distance vision to drive and move through plant, color vision to recognize color coded paperwork and other items, peripheral vision to drive and walk through plant, depth perception to drive and stock inventory, ability to adjust focus to drive and ensure safety of others.

Any other trained employee or Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.