VA MAINTENANCE CLERK

JBS Foods; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a Maintenance Clerk to support daily maintenance activities. You will work with maintenance and production staff to assign and close work orders, ensure parts are on hand, and keep the CMMS current for all tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, with maintenance planning or administrative experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; strong organization and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical training preferred.
• Experience in maintenance planning, clerk, parts coordinator, or admin support preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, prioritize, assign, and close work orders using CMMS.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance tasks and inspections with technicians or contractors.
• Manage inventory levels for tools, equipment, and spare parts.
• Track orders with vendors and schedule repairs to minimize downtime.
• Lead 5S audits and Lean improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Skills

Scheduling

Inventory management

5S

Lean methodology

Vendor relations

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training in Maintenance or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Description

Maintenance Clerk

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with the maintenance supervisors, maintenance leads and production supervisors on a daily basis on work that needs to get done that day, or on the weekend.
• Assigns work based on the equipment availability schedule and give the work orders to the maintenance supervisors for the tasks to be performed on that day.
• Orders parts for all jobs that we do not have the parts in stock to carry out.
• Visits every work request that crosses their desk to determine schedule, and parts needs.
• Reviews the backlog report on a daily basis and is working with the maintenance supervisors that we are prioritizing properly.
• Turns work requests into work orders.
• Run weekly printout of all pms for the upcoming week.
• Assigns pm tasks and tracks the pm work orders that are open that need to be a priority.
• Monitors the downtime report and determines if we need to look at the frequency of pm on a certain piece of equipment.
• Maintains a daily report of critical work that has yet to be scheduled.
• Visits each department head daily and goes through the open work and determines if something should be moved up on the priority list. Ex Continuous, Filter room, WWTP, Hide and then schedules said work accordingly.
• No work order to be given to a maintenance supervisor unless all parts are on hand to carry out the task.
• • Work Order Management: Create, prioritize, assign, and close work orders using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Scheduling & Coordination: Coordinate, schedule, and follow up on preventive maintenance tasks, repairs, and inspections with technicians or contractors.
  • Inventory Control: Manage inventory levels for tools, equipment, and spare parts, including ordering and receiving supplies.
  • Vendor relations and communication: Track orders and follow up with vendors to better schedule upcoming tasks and repairs. Track service schedules with several contractors to ensure smooth equipment operation.
  • 5S Implementation: Responsible for auditing, sustaining, and improving 5S practices to ensure a safe, efficient, and visually controlled workplace. The ideal candidate will train team members on Lean methodologies, eliminate waste through organized work environments, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or technical training in Maintenance, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in a maintenance planning, maintenance clerk, parts coordinator, or administrative support role preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with maintenance, production, and vendor partners.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

EOE, including disability/vets