Plant MRO Inventory Specialist

Smithfield Foods; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Maintenance Parts Room Inventory Technician to support plant operations at our Nebraska facility. You will ensure accurate parts descriptions, maintain inventory balances, and help keep maintenance workflows running smoothly.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, reliable data entry, and collaboration with maintenance staff and vendors. The ideal candidate has a GED and experience in purchasing or parts inventory; APICS is a plus; SAP knowledge is preferred but

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in purchasing/parts room inventory or vendor relations.
• APICS Certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications; proficient in MS Office; SAP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate supplier/part descriptions and inventory balances.
• Stock, disburse, and record parts for maintenance.
• Process purchase orders and work orders in maintenance systems.
• Generate routine and ad-hoc inventory reports.
• Assist with vendor communications and backorder resolution.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

APICS Certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the rightway with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

Your Opportunity

Responsible for supplying maintenance personnel with the correct tools, parts, components and information necessary to maintain and repair all physical plant equipment. This position maintains accurate supplier/vendor part descriptions and inventory balances.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient and accurate physical MRO inventory transactions, including but not limited to: stocking items received, parts disbursement, returns, inventory audits and adjustments.
• Serves customers at the parts room window and records disbursements.
• Ensures data entry of maintenance documentation and administrative processes into the appropriate maintenance system(s), including but not limited to: Purchase orders, work orders, order points/maximums, invoice verification, restock orders, preventive maintenance processes and inventory audits.
• Researches order problems such as backorders and slow shipments with outside vendors. Helps schedule and expedite delivery of ordered items in conjunction with maintenance department requirements.
• Generates daily, weekly, monthly and other ad-hoc reports.
• Administers the CMM Program.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years' experience in purchasing/parts room inventory/vendor relations, required.
• APICS Certification, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Knowledge of SAP, preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

Relocation Package Available

Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.