Parts Associate - Maintenance Department

Sterling Foods is seeking a Parts Associate to join our organization!

The Parts Associate reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for maintaining stock of all parts/supplies in the shop. The Parts Associate ensures that the shop team members have the parts and supplies they need to keep production running smoothly and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Accurately purchase and receive all parts and supplies for the shop
• Maintain a limited stock on approved parts for the shop, and locating available parts if inventory is out of stock
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the parts room, parts shelves and the various supply bins
• Keep and maintain an efficient and organized filing system for purchase orders, part requisitions and work orders
• Create and process damage and warranty repair work orders
• Enter equipment maintenance records
• Regularly communicate with the Maintenance Manager regarding vendor issues, back order parts, damage and warranty repairs
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace
• May be required to help load/unload and pick-up equipment or parts
• Develop and maintain effective and professional relationships with vendors

Required Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment /food industry preferred
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Computer literate
• Fluency in the English language, verbal and written
• Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical Exertion required. Including, but not limited to: walking, standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds