Plant MRO Inventory Specialist - (Nights)

Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well programs

Tuition assistance

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a parts room and procurement professional to efficiently manage MRO inventory, process disbursements, and maintain accurate supplier records at our Crete, NE facility. You will liaise with maintenance to ensure timely parts and accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes accuracy in data entry, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to handle backorders with suppliers in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1+ years in purchasing/parts room inventory/vendor relations.
• 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 in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Be respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Stocking items received and parts disbursement; perform inventory audits and adjustments.
• Serve customers at the parts room window and record disbursements.
• Enter maintenance data into systems: purchase orders, work orders, restock levels, invoices and maintenance audits.
• Research order problems like backorders and slow shipments with suppliers.
• Schedule and expedite delivery of items with maintenance needs.
• Generate daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports.
• Administer the CMM Program.

Skills

Vendor relations

Inventory control

Customer service

Data entry

communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

APICS Certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Word Excel PPT)

Job description

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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.

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.

At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly."® is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities.

Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.

Headquartered inSmithfield, Virginia,since 1936,Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.