Maintenance Inventory Specialist

WashingtonMills; North Grafton, Greenville (MA, SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Inventory Specialist, where you will play a vital role in managing inventory across multiple locations. This hands-on position involves working with a dedicated team to ensure smooth operations in maintenance, accounting, and production. You will be responsible for implementing best practices, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving unique challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you. Become part of a trusted organization with a rich history and a commitment to innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; certifications or higher education preferred.
• 1 year of experience with MMS systems and MS Office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage parts and materials inventory across multiple locations.
• Implement 5S methodology and support continuous improvement objectives.
• Perform minor repairs and maintain the maintenance management system.

Skills

Forklift driving

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Computer literacy

Attendance and punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certifications or higher education

Tools

MMS systems

MS Office

Job description

Washington Mills, 20 N Main St, North Grafton, Massachusetts, United States of America Req #342

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Maintenance Inventory Specialist

Position type: Hourly

Pay Range: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour, based on experience

Location: North Grafton, MA

Ask Yourself This…

Do you enjoy working with your hands in a team-centric environment? Do you fix everything yourself? Are you driven to solve unique problems on process-integral equipment quickly and safely? Are you cool under pressure and excited by work that’s different every day? Then join us in North Grafton, MA!

What You’ll Do

The Maintenance Inventory Specialist will directly report to the Maintenance General Foreman. This position will work to primarily support the maintenance department in Grafton, but will also support Accounting, Shipping and Production. The Maintenance Inventory Specialist will be responsible for working harmoniously and safely within a team environment. This position is Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. There is a 90-day probation period for this position.

• Own the parts and materials inventory in the different maintenance warehouse locations to include at least 6 different locations.
• Begin the implementation of 5S in warehouse locations and other continuous improvement objectives.
• Identify what parts/equipment can be used with current equipment and remove all others for disposal.
• Research parts and materials needed based on work requests and determine if multiple vendors are available to obtain the best terms – submit online purchase requisition for approval.
• Track receipt of parts and materials, receive via our ERP system and submit to accounts payable for Maintenance and other plant departments.
• Ensure that procurement documentation and records are properly kept and updated on a timely basis (PO and Receivables).
• Use and maintain the maintenance management system (MMS) to issue parts, update equipment information, develop Bills of Materials for equipment, kit parts for jobs, etc.
• Make minor repairs to parts/equipment with rebuild kits.
• Perform daily housekeeping of the tool crib and maintenance shop.
• Perform cycle counts as required of parts room and update inventory levels in MMS.
• Learn and support the finished good shipping and receiving of material from Plant 1 and Plant 2.
• Depending on workload and staffing, may be working large portion of the day with the shipping department moving material and loading trucks with forklifts.
• Know and understand pick tickets, Bills of Lading, and Packing list.
• Various duties as needed to support Washington Mills.

What You’ll Need

• Possess a high school diploma/equivalent, certifications or higher education a plus.
• Come to work on time and demonstrate overall good attendance and availability to work.
• Be willing to work safely and efficiently without direct supervision.
• Be able to speak, read and write in English - Spanish is a plus.
• Be computer literate – relevant experience (1 year minimum) with MS Office and other business software - MMS systems is a plus.
• Have Forklift driving experience and be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs. and stand/walk up to 10 hours a day.
• Ensure all company safety procedures are followed daily by all team members to prevent injury or accidents on the job.

Who We Are

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North America and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

Compensation

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, with opportunities to advance.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.