Paramont Mfg LLC is seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Maintenance Clerk to provide administrative and operational support to our Maintenance Department.
This position plays an important role in coordinating maintenance work orders, tracking preventive maintenance activities, maintaining inventory records, assisting with purchasing, and support maintenance technicians and supervisors. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills, experience with data entry and recordkeeping, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Position Responsibilities
- Generate, organize, assign, and distribute monthly maintenance work orders using the MP2 Maintenance Management System.
- Enter, update, track, and close maintenance work orders while maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Monitor open and overdue work orders and follow up with maintenance technicians as needed.
- Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and track completion of scheduled maintenance activities.
- Perform weekly maintenance filter inventory counts and monthly paint cage inventory counts.
- Collect and record weekly operating-hour readings for forklifts, yard dogs, boom lifts, scissor lifts, sweepers, and floor scrubbers.
- Maintain accurate equipment histories, maintenance records, inventory logs, and departmental documentation.
- Monitor maintenance parts and supply inventory and assist with preparing purchase requests and purchase orders.
- Communicate with vendors regarding parts, orders, deliveries, invoices, and purchasing needs.
- Assist maintenance technicians by providing equipment information, work order details, parts information, and necessary documentation.
- Prepare reports related to maintenance activities, inventory, preventive maintenance, and equipment hours as requested.
- Provide general administrative and hands-on support to the Maintenance Department as needed.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Essential Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous clerical, administrative, inventory, or maintenance department experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong computer skills, including typing, data entry, and electronic recordkeeping.
- Experience with maintenance management software or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as EAM, Epicor, or similar platforms. MP2 experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of maintenance tools, equipment, and terminology.
- Familiarity with purchase requests, purchase orders, inventory tracking, and vendor communications.
- Basic math skills and the ability to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but are not required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility as needed.
- Ability to perform occasional physical labor, including inventory counts, organizing supplies, and handling maintenance materials.
- Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, machinery, and typical plant noise.
- Must follow all company safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment.
Schedule: 1st Shift: 6:30am - 4:00pm: Monday to Friday
Pay: $21.00 to 24.00 per hour *Based on Experience
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Why Join Paramont?
When you join Paramont Mfg LLC, you become part of a team committed to quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. As a Destination Employer in Abingdon, VA, we offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, paid training, and opportunities for career growth.
Whether you're beginning your manufacturing career or bringing previous production experience, you'll work alongside knowledgeable teammates in a supportive, people-first environment where hard work, accountability, and innovation are recognized and rewarded.
We maintain a zero-tolerance, drug-free workplace and are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every employee.
Disclaimer: Employment with Paramont Mfg. LLC is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and pre-employment drug test.
This job listing is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Paramont Mfg LLC reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this description at its discretion.