Parts Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Reliability Lead

FUNCTION : Maintenance

Reports To : Maintenance Manager

COMPANY NAME : Horizon Organic Dairy

INDUSTRY : Beverage Goods

LOCATION : Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

COMPANY DESCRIPTION :

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.

General Summary

This position is a self-driven / self-motivated individual capable of working proficiently, both independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision. The successful individual must have a passion for safety and be able to foster effective working relationships built upon trust and respect within all levels of the organization. Incumbents safely and efficiently performs assigned tasks to enable the production of quality product at prescribed standards while minimizing material waste and loss. The position oversees and actively participates in daily activities surrounding the upkeep of parts room to maintain top efficiency and eliminate down time, receives and issues correct parts supporting the daily operation of the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following, but other duties may be assigned :

• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with all required information
• Receiving and storage of parts into parts room
• Issuance of parts to appropriate personnel
• Entry and removal upon issuance of parts into the CMMS database
• Identifying and correcting any incorrect orders (i.e. : broken parts, incorrect parts, etc.)
• Filling out and turning in appropriate reports and paperwork needed by accounting
• Inventory checks and cycle counting
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and maintenance personnel regarding recurring problems and needs for repair
• Take part in PM’s and utilize the Root Cause thought process to ensure corrective actions are sustainable
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and / or concerns
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities to improve processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status at all times
• Actively participate in Pillar activities (i.e. Quality, Focused Improvement, Safety, etc.) including but not limited to observations, inspections, and recommendations.
• Works diligently to achieve line efficiency goals
• Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals
• Facilitate, attend and participate in team meetings and programs
• Assist, train, and coach employees.
• Comply with all policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned or become evident

Qualifications

This section identifies the minimum job specifications required to perform the job.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used :

Working Conditions

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear. The employee will lift and / or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

Working Environment Work is performed throughout the facility. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, chemical exposure, noise, or heavy lifting. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and sanitary footwear.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the

general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not

designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities

and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Horizon Organic Dairy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to give

equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed,

religion, gender, genetic testing information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression,

marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military service, status as a disabled

veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by state,

federal or local law. All employment practices and personnel actions, including hiring,

termination, job assignment, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training are

made without regard to any status protected under applicable law. It is our policy to select the

most qualified person for each position in the organization, whether that is a new hire, a transfer

to another position, or a promotion.

This policy applies to all persons involved in the operation of Horizon Organic Dairy, including,

but not limited to, employees, vendors, customers and their employees, contract and temporary

workers and anyone else on the Company’s property.