Plant Maintenance Parts & Inventory Clerk

Crystal Creamery, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Creamery, Inc. in Modesto, CA, is seeking a Plant Maintenance Parts & Inventory Clerk to support the maintenance team at our dairy manufacturing facility.

You will work hands-on with mechanics to identify parts, organize stock, and ensure replacements are available to keep production running safely and efficiently. You will manage parts in MP2 CMMS, receive deliveries, perform cycle counts, and prepare parts kits.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial maintenance parts and storeroom operations.
• Ability to identify mechanical and electrical components.
• Strong computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Experience with CMMS; MP2 is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a dairy or food manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify equipment parts with maintenance mechanics.
• Prepare parts kits in advance for scheduled maintenance.
• Receive, label, and store parts accurately.
• Maintain inventory records in MP2.
• Run and review inventory reports and cycle counts.
• Coordinate with vendors for quotes and replacements.
• Support shift handoffs and ensure parts availability.

Skills

Parts identification

Inventory management

Data entry

MP2 CMMS

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MP2 CMMS

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Crystal Creamery | Modesto, CA

Sunday – Thursday | Swing Shift
Pay: $23.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience

Keep Our Production Equipment Running!

Do you know industrial parts, enjoy solving mechanical problems, and have a knack for keeping inventory organized and accurate? Crystal Creamery is looking for a Plant Maintenance Parts & Inventory Clerk to support our maintenance team at our Modesto dairy manufacturing facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands maintenance parts and inventory and enjoys working hands-on with mechanics while also using computer systems to manage stock, purchasing information, and inventory reports.

You won't just sit behind a desk or count inventory. You'll work directly with maintenance mechanics to identify equipment parts, help locate the correct replacements, organize parts for upcoming repairs, and ensure our maintenance team has what it needs to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Work Directly with Maintenance Mechanics

• Partner with maintenance mechanics to identify equipment, inspect components, and determine the correct replacement parts.
• Accompany mechanics to equipment when necessary to verify part numbers, measurements, specifications, and compatibility.
• Research parts using equipment manuals, technical documentation, vendor catalogs, and supplier resources.
• Help mechanics locate the parts they need for repairs, preventive maintenance, and planned work orders.
• Prepare parts kits in advance so mechanics have the right materials before beginning scheduled maintenance.

Manage Parts Inventory and the Stockroom

• Receive incoming parts and supplies, verify deliveries, and ensure materials are properly labeled and stored.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, stock locations, and item information in the MP2 maintenance management system.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify low-stock items, and help ensure critical spare parts are available when needed.
• Perform cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, and process authorized stock adjustments.
• Identify obsolete, excess, and surplus inventory and work with maintenance and engineering to improve inventory accuracy and reduce waste.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient maintenance parts room.

Use Computer Systems and Reporting Tools

• Enter and update part numbers, descriptions, quantities, stock locations, and vendor information in MP2.
• Run inventory, cycle count, usage, and other system reports to help management monitor inventory and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Review inventory data for accuracy and identify discrepancies that need attention.
• Maintain accurate records, purchase documentation, and other required paperwork.
• Help improve inventory tracking, parts identification, and stockroom procedures.

Support Plant Operations

• Communicate with maintenance mechanics, supervisors, vendors, and management regarding parts availability and outstanding requests.
• Participate in shift handoffs to communicate parts needs, shortages, and updates.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain quotes, verify specifications, and identify suitable replacement parts.
• Support preventive maintenance planning, equipment reliability, food safety, and plant improvement initiatives.
• Follow company safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and applicable food safety requirements.
• Operate a forklift as needed while maintaining current certification.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working with both people and computer systems.

Required or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial maintenance parts, MRO inventory, storeroom operations, parts purchasing, or a related field.
• Ability to identify mechanical and electrical components and help determine the correct replacement parts.
• Comfort working alongside mechanics and inspecting equipment to verify parts requirements.
• Strong computer skills, including data entry, maintaining accurate records, and running reports.
• Experience with inventory or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); MP2 experience is a plus.
• Ability to research parts through equipment manuals, catalogs, part numbers, and vendor resources.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and follow-through when working with maintenance personnel, vendors, and management.
• Ability to safely perform the physical duties associated with receiving, organizing, and handling parts.

Experience in a dairy, food processing, manufacturing, or other industrial maintenance environment is highly desirable.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience in Fluid Manufacturing.
• Formal Maintenance Training desired
• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with moderate to high noise volume.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks).

Crystal Creamery is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affi­rmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you understand parts, enjoy working with mechanics, and take pride in keeping inventory accurate and organized, we'd like to hear from you.