Plant Parts Room Associate

Niagara Bottling; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company benefits

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Plant Parts Room Associate to maintain stock of MRO parts and consumables, manage purchasing, and ensure on-hand levels to keep line uptime. You will handle inventory in Oracle EBS and Power Pick Global, perform cycle counts, and support maintenance planning with PM work orders.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A high school diploma is minimum; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma with 2 years experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience in inventory management and using ERP/CMMS systems (Oracle EBS preferred).
• Proficiency with MS Office/Outlook and basic purchasing knowledge.
• Strong 5S and organization skills; ability to work with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing: Restocks consumables, critical spare parts, and parts inventory; provides PO delivery status; tracks AP issues; receives deliveries; manages shipping/receiving.
• Inventory Management: Maintains physical inventory in storage locations; updates Oracle EBS & Power Pick Global; performs cycle counts; organizes parts area per 5S.
• Maintenance Planning: Generates PM work orders; supports downtime events; aids technicians; maintains on-site database knowledge; coordinates with teams to schedule PMs.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

PM planning

5S Process

Vendor management

Oracle EBS

MS Excel

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

Oracle EBS

Power Pick Global

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Minimum Required

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Plant Parts Room Associate

Maintains stock of MRO spare parts and consumables including: purchasing, inventory accuracy, managing consumption/usage, and appropriate on‑hand levels to ensure line uptime.

Essential Functions

• Purchasing:
  • Restocks consumables, critical spare parts, and parts inventory
  • Provides PO delivery status updates for outstanding orders from respective vendors
  • Corrects and manages AP MRO Outstanding Issues
  • Receives all UPS/FedEx/Etc. deliveries
  • Manages inter-organizational shipping and receiving
• Inventory Management:
  • Manages physical spare parts inventory, and ensures they are placed in appropriate storage locations
  • Maintains and receives all spare parts inventory in both Oracle EBS & Power Pick Global systems
  • Performs weekly/quarterly MRO Cycle counts into Oracle/PPG systems, and researches and reconciles discrepancies
  • Organizes parts room area per 5S Process (Sustain, Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize)
  • Track, maintains and files warranty claims with respective vendors
  • Identifies parts in E-CAT system
• Maintenance Planning:
  • Generates and completes PM Work Order Scripts, and manages work order backlog
  • Facilitates maintenance planning meetings
  • Assists technicians during downtime events
  • Provides database support on-site acting as a subject matter expert
  • Assists with annual machine rebuilds
  • Creates PM Plan for line down time, optimizing Mechanic labor availability
  • Ensures completion of PMs at scheduled intervals (e.g., weekly, monthly, etc.)
  • Coordinates with Maintenance and Production Teams to effectively execute Repair work orders
  • Evaluates and assesses PM effectiveness to ensure time planned and PM tasks are appropriate
  • Confirms that material and labor costs are properly captured on work orders
  • Maintains an excellent relationship with outside vendors
  • Purchases items/parts availability management, able to source to various suppliers/vendors
  • Attends monthly parts room calls
  • Works order tracking and completion in both preventative maintenance and repairs
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
  • Maintains a safe work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Year – Experience in Field or Similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years – Experience in Position or similar field (customer service/inventory experience is a plus)
  • 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Proficient in Inventory Management Systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Similar
• Proficient in CMMS/ERP systems/MS Office/Outlook/Excel/Word
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Experience with Oracle EBS Purchasing and Inventory

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner:
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT:
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way:
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great:
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • High School Diploma
• Preferred:
  • Associate Degree or equivalent certification

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full‑time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part‑time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

• *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Agreements

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Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

Niagara Plant Name

PLAINFIELD