Maintenance Inventory Control Clerk

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a  Maintenance Inventory Control Clerk based in Nampa, ID.

Requirements

As a Maintenance Inventory Control Clerk, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to purchasing inventory and PDM items in a timely manner to provide materials to the site. The role includes proactively monitoring critical spare parts levels and usage, ensuring inventory levels are accurate, and working with vendors to resolve inventory related issues. Additionally, the Maintenance Inventory Control Clerk will collaborate with the Associate Maintenance Manager to align duties with the company's goals and values.

From your EXPERTISE to ours 

Key responsibilities for this position include: 

· Routinely update parts information and review minimum/maximums to optimize inventory levels according to usage.

· Monitor routine and critical spare part usage and inventory. Reorder stocked inventory. Ensure best pricing from vendors while proactively managing order points to ensure best freight costs.

· Review PO’s, ensure price accuracy and partner with vendors to resolve discrepancies.

· Partner with maintenance managers to determine obsolete inventory while also ensuring proper disposal of obsolete parts.

· Monitor on-time delivery of ordered items. Receive parts shipments, ensure orders are correct and all parts are properly stored in the correct locations.

· Partner with service providers to ensure the repair of used/damaged inventory.

· Assist with the purchasing of non-inventory related items.

· Partner with storeroom clerk and other team members to ensure storeroom and work area cleanliness.

· Update inventory sign-out sheet and back-up inventory. Make adjustments when necessary.

· May participate in annual inventory cycle counts.

· Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues.

· Proactively escalate all issues to Assistant Maintenance Manager as needed.

· Provide clerical support to maintenance department as needed.

· Adhere to all GMP and QC policies when in plant production areas.

WORK CONDITIONS

· Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.

· To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

· Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success.

From your STORY to ours 

Qualified applicants will contribute the following: 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

· High school's diploma is required. Associate degree from a two-year or technical school in a related field is preferred.

Experience

· 1+ years related experience is required.

· Previous food manufacturing experience and familiarization with maintenance materials and parts is strongly preferred.

· Maintenance Technician experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.

Certifications and specific knowledge

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Outlook and Excel.

· Knowledge of inventory control software, Maximo is preferred.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Knowledge of maintenance parts and maintenance inventory control processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job.

Plant Office: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This is largely a sedentary role sitting at a computer for an extended period; However, this would require the ability to move around within an office and production environment and bend or stand as necessary. Regularly communicates with others both verbally and in writing to convey information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this job.

Plant Office: This job operates in a manufacturing office environment with moderate noise and distractions in an open office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and fax machines and requires interaction with others on a regularly basis. When moving about the production area may encounter areas that are cold, wet, slippery, obstructed, and loud and will be required to wear safety attire or protective gear.

Acknowledgment

I have read the above job description and understand what is expected of me to perform this role. Upon review of the job description, Essential Duties and Responsibilities, Physical demands, and Work Environment, I acknowledge I am able to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities. If I am unable to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities, I understand I am required to place in writing a request to Human Resources to determine if a reasonable accommodation is possible.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.