Maintenance Parts & Purchasing Clerk

Field Fresh Foods; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with performance-based

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k)

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Field Fresh Foods is seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Parts Clerk to manage inventory, order supplies, and support the maintenance team by ensuring the availability of essential parts and tools.

The role requires experience in inventory management and purchasing, with strong negotiation skills and dual Spanish/English communication. On-site location in Gardena, CA offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative food services environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in inventory management, purchasing, or maintenance support.
• Fluent in Spanish and English preferred.
• Experience using inventory management software, spreadsheets, and Google Workspace.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies, ensuring stock levels are accurate.
• Order and receive parts, tools, and equipment as needed to support maintenance operations.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with vendors to optimize costs.
• Track and record inventory usage, deliveries, and reorders using inventory management systems.
• Issue parts and tools to maintenance technicians with proper documentation.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Assist in organizing and labeling storage areas to improve efficiency.
• Work with the maintenance team to anticipate needs and minimize downtime.
• Maintain detailed records of purchases, work orders, and maintenance logs.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Negotiation

Bilingual Spanish/English

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred

Tools

Inventory management software

Spreadsheets

Google Workspace

Job description

Field Fresh Foods is seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Parts Clerk to manage inventory, order supplies, and support the maintenance team by ensuring the availability of essential parts and tools.

The role requires experience in inventory management and purchasing, with strong negotiation skills and dual Spanish/English communication. On-site location in Gardena, CA offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative food services environment.