Maintenance Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Inventory & Administration Associate to support the maintenance department in Richmond, IN. You will handle order tracking, parts inventory, data entry in EAM/SAP, and documentation for equipment files.

Attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team are essential. Prior clerical or production experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years clerical, production, or general work experience.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain all work orders for maintenance.
• Manage spare parts inventory and procurement records.
• Enter data into EAM/SAP and generate reports.
• Maintain manuals and schematics library.
• Ensure safe working conditions and GMP compliance.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

1-3 years clerical/production experience

Certification/License may be required

Tools

EAM/SAP

Job description

General Purpose

Perform administrative activities to maintain proper support and services to the operation of the maintenance department. Perform inventory manage, including organizing, maintaining, entering, and issuing parts and materials.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with equipment manufacturers and maintenance staff on set up of preventive maintenance tasks and spare parts inventory for supported equipment
• Coordinate, track, and maintain all work orders
• Close corrective and preventive maintenance work orders upon completion and include pertinent information for equipment files
• Maintain up-to-date library of machine manuals, prints, and schematics
• Data enter procurement and inventory records by appropriate category (e.g., account, cost center, project) into the appropriate system (EAM/SAP)
• Print and/or provide corrective work orders, preventive maintenance work orders, and parts automatic orders on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis
• Generate a variety of reports for management (e.g., back-order, inventory, productivity reports)
• Establish an organized method of storing parts and materials in bins or designated area. Issue and stock parts, materials, supplies, and maintenance tools
• Maintain assigned area (parts, material bins and storage room) in a clean, orderly condition
• Conduct daily spot inventory checks and notify the supervisor of any part, critical spare, or materials that have reached the minimum on hand level as designated, and record them on the appropriate documentation
• Assist in ordering and receiving of maintenance related parts and materials; process purchase orders
• Track maintenance spending
• Receive maintenance and repair shipments; log all incoming materials; notify person material is addressed to; and deliver items. Shelve stock items
• Assist or perform regularly scheduled physical inventory cycle counts to ensure inventory is being tracked correctly
• Assist in the coordination of incoming contractors
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years clerical, production, or general work experience
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
• Able to multi-task
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problemsAble to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Reporting to this Position

• None

backup support to position(s)

• N/A

Travel

No travel required

5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)

25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)

50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)

75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans