Maintenance Parts Clerk

Ajinomotocareers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Careers is seeking a Parts Clerk to receive, store, and issue repair parts and supplies, while maintaining accurate inventories.

The role emphasizes parts identification, catalog reference, cycle counting, and kit preparation for PM tasks, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education preferred.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of JDE and E-Maint preferred.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and issue repair parts, supplies and equipment.
• Identify, assemble, and catalogue parts using available publications.
• Monitor and report inventory levels; reconcile discrepancies.
• Prepare inventory reports and investigate stock issues.
• Support PM tasks by preparing kits and ensuring lay‑up/FIFO processes.
• Promote safety and adhere to PPE guidelines.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Team player / self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical education/training preferred

Tools

JDE

E-Maint

Job description

Position Summary

The Parts Clerk is responsible for receiving, storing and issuing repair parts, supplies and equipment while maintaining accurate inventory levels. Essential functions of the job include parts identification, receiving inventory, inventory management including reporting, parts kitting and collaborating with MRO and/or CMMS Coordinator on any identified issues.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Issues and receives repair parts, supplies and equipment.
• Identifies, assembles, subassemblies, and associate repair parts by using available publications.
• Reviews and monitors inventory levels to include physical and JDE inventory levels.
• Compares purchase orders with shipping documents and merchandise to ensure accuracy, completeness and serviceability.
• Prepares inventory reports; checks for accuracy by analyzing and investigating issues, receipts and stock movements to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform technical editing by researching catalogs, manuals, publications and parts lists.
• Visually inspect parts, supplies and equipment for serviceability.
• Complete the Lay-Up and FIFO processes.
• Reviews works orders and PM’s to verify parts and prepare kits for PM tasks.
• Facilitate the cycle count for the MRO to complete. Update the cycle count records when approved.
• Actively encourage coworkers to work safely and promote a positive work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Safety Responsibilities

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts & horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical education/training strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
• Working knowledge of JDE and E-Maint preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details required.
• Strong communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) are essential to interface with co-workers, Team Leaders and Managers.
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve desired results; also, must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision.