Maintenance Parts Clerk

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Oakland (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Parts Clerk in the Oakland, MS facility to manage repair parts, inventory, and kit preparation for PM tasks.

You will verify parts against orders, conduct cycle counts and help maintain accurate stock levels while promoting a safe work environment. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, and knowledge of JDE and E-Maint.

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 attention to detail required.
• Strong communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) to interface with coworkers, Team Leaders and Managers.
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve results; self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Issues and receives repair parts, supplies and equipment.
• Identifies, assembles, subassemblies, and associates repair parts using available publications.
• Reviews and monitors inventory levels, including physical and JDE inventory.
• Compares purchase orders with shipping documents to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares inventory reports and investigates discrepancies.
• Carry out technical editing by researching catalogs, manuals, and parts lists.
• Visually inspect parts, supplies and equipment for serviceability.
• Complete Lay-Up and FIFO processes.
• Review work orders and PMs to verify parts and prepare kits.
• Facilitate cycle counts for MRO and update records.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical education

Tools

JDE

E-Maint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Parts Clerk

US-MS-Oakland

Job ID: 2026-10373

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Oakland Plant

Overview

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.

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)

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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