Maintenance Inventory Specialist

Reser's Fine Foods; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods is seeking a Maintenance Inventory Specialist to ensure smooth operation of the maintenance department by managing inventory levels, tracking equipment and supplies, and coordinating with vendors.

The role requires a high school diploma and preferred maintenance experience; responsibilities include audits, replenishment reporting, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a refrigerated food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required and previous maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain inventory levels of maintenance equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Track and monitor inventory usage, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained.
• Coordinate with vendors to order necessary materials and equipment.
• Receive and inspect incoming inventory, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Maintain accurate records or inventory transactions and update inventory databases.
• Perform regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies and reconcile any discrepancies.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to identify and prioritize inventory needs.
• Assist in the organization and cleanliness of the maintenance storage areas.
• Provide support in maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Prepare weekly replenishment requirement reports.
• Perform bin review(s) to identify and remove obsolete MRO items.
• Source non-stocked or new-to-be stocked parts.
• Assists technicians with identification of parts and materials.

Skills

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Physical lifting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Inventory software

MS Excel

Job description

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated foods for the supermarket and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at picnics, BBQs, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main Street Bistro, Don Pancho, and more. Reser’s operates facilities in the US, Mexico and actively supports the communities it serves.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser’s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs – https://resers.com/careers/#benefits

Reser’s Fine Foods – Job Description

Title: Maintenance Inventory Specialist

Location: Maintenance Department

Reports to: Enter Information

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Summary

The Maintenance Inventory Specialist is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our maintenance department by managing inventory levels, tracking equipment and supplies, and coordinating with vendors.

Essential Position Functions

• Manage and maintain inventory levels of maintenance equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Track and monitor inventory usage, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained.
• Coordinate with vendors to order necessary materials and equipment.
• Receive and inspect incoming inventory, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Maintain accurate records or inventory transactions and update inventory databases.
• Perform regular inventory audits to identify discrepancies and reconcile any discrepancies.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to identify and prioritize inventory needs.
• Assist in the organization and cleanliness of the maintenance storage areas.
• Provide support in maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Prepare weekly replenishment requirement reports.
• Perform bin review(s) to identify and remove obsolete MRO items.
• Source non-stocked or new-to-be stocked parts.
• Assists technicians with identification of parts and materials.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent is required and previous maintenance experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in inventory tracking.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software and tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects as required.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Refrigerated food manufacturing plant, office, and warehouse.
• The environment may be wet or dry and temperature may range from 25 degrees F to 110 degrees F.
• Occasional lifting, kneeling, and bending with items in excess of 50 lbs required.
• Department demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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