Maintenance Associate

Ourvita; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Advancement opportunities

Fitness discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ourvita is seeking a Maintenance Associate to support equipment reliability and production efficiency. You will manage the maintenance storeroom, CMMS data, and parts for packaging line changes while coordinating with maintenance, engineering, production, and supply chain teams.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years in related roles. Strong organizational, communication, and safety mindset are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years in parts room, inventory control, warehouse, or maintenance support; preferably in food/pharma/nutritional/dry products.
• CMMS power user preferred; experience purchasing parts or managing inventory preferred.
• Powered Industrial Trucks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance storeroom inventory, parts, and supplies.
• Serve as CMMS subject matter expert; maintain docs and records.
• Inspect, clean, and prepare machine change parts for packaging line changes.
• Source parts and services; obtain quotes and process requisitions.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams for maintenance activities and downtime.
• Receive and prioritize work requests; communicate status and drive improvements.
• Foster a collaborative, safe, and productive work environment.

Skills

CMMS literacy

Inventory control

Electrical/mechanical aptitude

Reading maintenance orders

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ourvita is a global contract manufacturer specializing in nutritional, cosmetic, and healthcare products. With nearly 3,000 dedicated colleagues worldwide, over 690 years of combined expertise and a strong focus on R&D and innovation, we partner with leading brands to deliver science-based, sustainable solutions that enhance well-being and bring innovative products to market. Our vision is for high-quality health and beauty products to be available when and where people need them, transforming lives and advancing healthcare worldwide through our commitment to development, distribution and building a network of global partners. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Associate to join our team and contribute to this mission.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, core business hours

The Maintenance Associate is responsible for supporting equipment reliability and production efficiency by managing maintenance inventory, spare parts, and machine change parts, while coordinating preventative and planned maintenance activities. This role works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure parts availability, support efficient changeovers, and minimize operational downtime.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the maintenance storeroom, including inventory control, storage, organization, and flow of parts, assemblies, and maintenance supplies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the Computerized Maintenance System (CMMS), maintaining equipment documentation, inventory records, and system data.
• Manage machine change parts by inspecting, cleaning, preparing, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring accurate inventory before and after packaging line changeovers.
• Source parts, assemblies, and services from external vendors and contractors; obtain quotes, track cost-saving opportunities, and process purchase requisitions for capital and expense items.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to support maintenance activities, projects, and scheduled downtime.
• Receive, prioritize, and complete work requests while communicating status updates, escalating issues as needed, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful work environment while supporting team and organizational goals.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

Safety Protocol:

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience / Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to three years experience in parts room, inventory control, warehouse, or maintenance support role; preferably in a food, pharmaceutical, nutritional supplement or a dry products environment.
• Previous experience as a power user within a CMMS preferred.
• Previous experience purchasing parts or managing parts inventory preferred.
• Previous experience with Powered Industrial Trucks preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Skills Required:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including interpreting part numbers, maintenance work orders, and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of inventory control and cycle-counting principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify innovative solutions and process enhancements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and CMMS.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and maintaining a hazard-free workplace environment.

At Ourvita, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and engaging work environment that fosters growth and development. We offer competitive market pay, quarterly bonus, and a benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits at no cost to employees
• Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Fitness discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement