CLERK MAINTENANCE

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Job Title: Parts Clerk Inventory FLSA Status: Hourly Department: Maintenance

SUMMARY:

The duties and responsibilities of a parts clerk include receiving materials and parts into the facility, maintaining inventory records, and dispensing the parts and materials to other workers in the company. A parts clerk must transact materials into the company database when receiving parts into the company. Parts clerks also record materials and parts out of the system when they are transferred to a production area.

Shifts, starting times and workdays will always be determined by production scheduling and coordinated by Maintenance supervision to provide adequate coverage of all affected areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:

Routinely inspect parts and equipment for inventory levels and maintains inventory records by identifying when parts need to be ordered in accord established minimum / maximum inventory levels.

Maintain adequate inventory levels of equipment parts by receiving, storing, and issuing spare and replacement parts, equipment, and expendable items used in or maintenance shop.

• Organize and sort parts according to established inventory system.
• Report concerns or problems to the maintenance supervisor / lead.
• Maintenance parts inventory is an “on-going” process. As parts are pulled for use, personnel determine if part reorder is necessary and notes it on a “Parts Request Form”.
• Seek saving opportunities in procurement of parts.
• Communicate all parts purchase and inventory status with Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist in input of data into Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Keep equipment and building system manuals and documentation organized and up to date.
• Assist Maintenance Team in keeping shop clean and organized.
• Keep Maintenance parts room and mezzanine clean and organized.
• Each member of the maintenance team must be a motivated self starter with the ability to work under minimum supervision
• Good attendance is a must and must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned to include backup for other clerk(s) when necessary.
  
  

Food Safety and Employee Safety

• Maintenance personnel shall have a thorough understanding of G.M.P.’s and follow accordingly.
• Maintenance personnel shall have a thorough understanding of Standard Meat Company’s Maintenance Program, Safety programs and all Company policies and follow accordingly.
• Appropriate personal safety equipment must be used at all times.
• Bump caps, steel toe boots or shoes and hair nets shall be worn on plant premises.
• Clean frocks shall be worn in production and vinyl gloves as needed.
• Tools must be kept clean.
• Under no circumstances shall any equipment safety devices be bypassed at any time.
• Job assignments shall be made and coordinated by the Supervisor of Maintenance - either verbal, written memo or listed on the weekly maintenance task list.
  
  

OTHER DUTIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Good basic math, computer and skills to work in a stockroom or warehouse position.
• Basic Mechanical knowledge (Tools/Parts names and usage)
• Should have good attention to detail when working with inventory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to speak and comprehend English.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
  
  

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school education
• Must be familiar with word processing software, moderate experience with Excel spreadsheets
• Working knowledge of Word Processing and Spreadsheet Software
  
  

Essential Responsibilities Frequency % Of Time

Routinely inspect parts levels Always 25%

Perform basic parts ordering Always 25%

Operate Equipment Always 25%

Maintain all required records and documents Always 25%

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE:

High school education or a combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted as reflected below:

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Cold Temperature: <40 F Cooler <0 F Freezer

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperature. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Until properly trained, maintenance mechanics will not work on any equipment or building systems they have not been trained on. It is the responsibility of members of the maintenance team to ask for assistance and/or training on any tasks they are not qualified to perform.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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