Maintenance Clerk

MAPEI S.p.A.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Paid time off (17 days)

401K with 6% match

Dental and vision

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Tele-med services

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in construction chemicals and building materials, is seeking a Maintenance (Spare Parts) Clerk to support our North American manufacturing network. You will maintain spare parts inventory, process requisitions, and coordinate with vendors to ensure parts availability for maintenance and reliability.

You will prepare inventories, track transactions, and help optimize procurement processes across multiple plants while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree/technical training related to maintenance, inventory management, supply chain, business administration, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience supporting maintenance, inventory control, warehouse operations, purchasing, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience maintaining inventory records, purchase orders, work orders, or related documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook; experience with ERP, MRP, CMMS, or inventory management systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• High level of personal integrity, supporting MAPEI's Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance department by maintaining spare parts inventory, receiving materials, stocking parts, and issuing inventory as needed to support plant operations.
• Assist with the purchasing process by generating purchase requisitions, obtaining vendor quotes, creating purchase orders, and tracking deliveries of maintenance parts and supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, process inventory transactions, perform cycle counts, and help ensure inventory levels are sufficient to support maintenance activities.
• Assist maintenance personnel in identifying replacement parts, researching product specifications, and locating materials needed for equipment repairs and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, and vendors to support maintenance activities, inventory needs, and parts availability across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Prepare reports, track inventory usage and transfers, and maintain documentation related to spare parts inventory, purchasing activities, and maintenance support functions.
• Support a safe, organized, and efficient work environment by following established safety procedures and inventory control practices.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and instructions as defined in our Quality Management System (QMS), Employee Handbook, Health and Safety manual, or any other instruction issued by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

ERP/CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Organization

Cross-department collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree advantageous

Tools

CMMS

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. As a Maintenance (Spare Parts) Clerk, you will play a vital role in supporting maintenance operations across MAPEI's North American manufacturing network. This position is responsible for maintaining spare parts inventory, coordinating parts procurement, supporting maintenance activities, and ensuring critical materials are available to maximize equipment reliability and plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance department by maintaining spare parts inventory, receiving materials, stocking parts, and issuing inventory as needed to support plant operations.
• Assist with the purchasing process by generating purchase requisitions, obtaining vendor quotes, creating purchase orders, and tracking deliveries of maintenance parts and supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, process inventory transactions, perform cycle counts, and help ensure inventory levels are sufficient to support maintenance activities.
• Assist maintenance personnel in identifying replacement parts, researching product specifications, and locating materials needed for equipment repairs and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, and vendors to support maintenance activities, inventory needs, and parts availability across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Prepare reports, track inventory usage and transfers, and maintain documentation related to spare parts inventory, purchasing activities, and maintenance support functions.
• Support a safe, organized, and efficient work environment by following established safety procedures and inventory control practices.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and instructions as defined in our Quality Management System (QMS), Employee Handbook, Health and Safety manual, or any other instruction issued by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits Details

• In this role, you will earn a competitive hourly wage between $22.00 and $29.00 depending on your experience and qualifications.
• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions and zero deductibles.
• 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
• Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical training related to maintenance, inventory management, supply chain, business administration, or a related field is a plus.
• Previous experience supporting maintenance, inventory control, warehouse operations, purchasing, or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience maintaining inventory records, purchase orders, work orders, or related documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook; experience with ERP, MRP, CMMS, or inventory management systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• High level of personal integrity, supporting MAPEI's Code of Ethics.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

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About Us

MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations. Working for MAPEI

Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.