Maintenance Inventory Specialist

dfa; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to manage the parts room, process incoming parts, and support maintenance with CMMS and purchasing tasks.

The role involves pairing parts with work orders, cycle counting, data entry, and vendor list maintenance while adhering to GMPs and safety policies. Collaborative team environment and deadline-driven work are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of related experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 2–3 years CMMS experience.
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer focus.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and CMMS applications.
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, organized; reliable to meet deadlines.
• Proficient 10-key skills.
• Ability to research and resolve order-related problems.

Responsibilities

• Generates receivers for all incoming parts and verifies quality at time of delivery.
• Receives in stock and keeps parts room organized.
• Pairs work orders with the correct part(s) in preparation for the assigned mechanic to retrieve and complete the work order.
• Performs cycle counts each week in the parts room to verify accuracy of inventory.
• Counts material, equipment, merchandise, and/or supplies in stock and inputs data into system.
• Monitors various expenses spent on each piece of equipment.
• Assists with the maintaining and managing of the Computerized Maintenance Management System to ensure accurate and detailed information is stored and retrievable.
• Updates and maintains the vendor list.
• Understands and applies company safety policies, GMPs, and any other applicable regulations and programs.
• Performs other responsibilities as determined by business needs.

Skills

CMMS experience

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Customer focus

Multi-tasking

10-key skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Order problem solving

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

General Purpose:

Performs all record keeping for inventory control of parts room, tools, machine components and expenses used by maintenance personnel. Provides day-to-day miscellaneous administrative and component purchasing support to maintenance as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• - Generates receivers for all incoming parts and verifies quality at time of delivery. Receives in stock and keeps parts room organized.
• - Pairs work orders with the correct part(s) in preparation for the assigned mechanic to retrieve and complete the work order.
• - Performs cycle counts each week in the parts room to verify accuracy of inventory. Counts material, equipment, merchandise, and/or supplies in stock and inputs data into system.
• - Monitors various expenses spent on each piece of equipment.
• - Assists with the maintaining and managing of the Computerized Maintenance Management System to ensure accurate and detailed information is stored and retrievable.
• - Updates and maintains the vendor list.
• - Understands and applies company safety policies, GMPs, and any other applicable regulations and programs.
• - Performs other responsibilities as determined by business needs.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• - 2-3 years related experience preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• - 2-3 years CMMS experience
• - Excellent communication skills
• - Strong customer focus
• - Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work independently, and within a team.
• - Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and CMMS applications.
• - Reliable and ability to meet deadlines.
• - Detail-orientated, self-directed, computer skills, organized.
• - Team player
• - Proficient 10-key skills
• - Ability to research and resolve order related problems

• - Maintenance department environment
• - Required to sit/stand for periods of time
• - Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

Licensing and Certification:

• - Technical certifications preferred

Percent Travel:

Less than 5%

Dairy Farmers of America is a Equal Opportunity Employer.