Maintenance Inventory Specialist

Dole Food Company, Inc.; Springfield (OH, IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established leader in the food production industry! As a Maintenance Inventory Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing facility. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities for professional growth. Engage in hands-on inventory management, support maintenance operations, and contribute to a culture that values employee development. If you are organized, proactive, and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Training Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and maintenance practices.
• Ability to handle physical tasks including lifting and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Verify inventory and support the maintenance team with parts and tools.
• Conduct price comparisons and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Inventory Management

Multitasking

Tools

JD Edwards System

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Maintenance Inventory Specialist

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Category

Maintenance

All Locations

600 Benjamin Dr., Springfield, Ohio

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code

021

Come and Grow with Dole!

We are hiring Parts Clerk/Inventory Specialist for 1st Shift - We offer a great benefits package and opportunities to grow and hone your skills!

**Resume submission required when applying**

Who We Are

Dole Fresh Vegetables is leader in the food production industry and is known for the great care we take with customers and employees alike. We are based in Springfield Ohio, and we produce ready-to-eat salads and related products.

Why You Want to Apply!

• This is a direct hire position with benefits effective day 1 of employment!

• Pay is $23.23/Hour bi-weekly pay

• You get on-the-job training opportunities to enhance your current skills

• You get chances to move and grow within the organization

• You get to work within an organization that believes that every person we work with should have the opportunity to learn and develop their skills. That's why we encourage and support the growth and development of our employees and, wherever possible, look to fill positions by promotion and transfer from within the company.

The Team Members We're Looking For

At Dole our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and we are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team. We have an excellent opportunity for a Parts Clerk/Inventory Specialist, at our Dole Fresh Vegetables manufacturing facility in Springfield, Ohio.

In this position you would be verifying inventory in the Parts Room and Containers, supporting the Dole Maintenance Team when in need of parts, quotes, and signing out tools/chemicals, contacting vendors for inquiries on different parts and purchase order issues and entering downtime data into JD Edwards System for tracking purposes. The work in this position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling. The position may require weekend and/or holiday work.

Our work environment is unique. This position requires continuous work near noise, chemicals and cold (the Production Area averages 34F.

A.GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

Verify inventory in the Parts Room and Containers. Support the Maintenance team when in need of parts, quotes, and signing out tools/chemicals. Contact vendors for inquiries on different parts and PO issues. Also, input downtime data into JD Edwards System for tracking purposes.

Position is considered "safety sensitive" which requires the passing of an independently administered drug screen.

A.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

*Interact with vendors by conducting price comparisons, looking for the best possible price

*Inventory management and control, to include receiving ordered goods, cycle counts, and placing in inventory

*Oversee entering of parts requisitions

*Keeping production supply levels filled and ordered

*Understanding of maintenance practices such as electrical, welding, hydraulics etc.

*Close and generate preventative maintenance work orders

*Employees must adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP's related to producing Safe Quality Food (SQF)

*Ensure the integrity and continued operation of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities

*Support special projects and other duties as assigned

Required Skills

A.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skill and Experience Requirements)

*Basic computer / typing skills

*Excellent organizational and communication skills

*Understanding of maintenance and inventory principles

*Ability to multitask

Required Experience

Required Skills

*Functional Expertise

*Business Acumen

*Problem Solving

*Leadership

*Impact

*Interpersonal Skills/ Influence *Candidates must have computer skills (Excel, Power Point and Word). This position requires data entry.

A.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, to work in a cold environment, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds. Able to work in a cold environment (35* on Plant floor). (Notification required due to the Americans with Disabilities Act).

A.WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT (Indicate all that apply and specify whether it is preferred or required.)

*Ability to work overtime including weekends as required.