MRO Parts Inventory Attendant

Position Summary:

Maintain the Maintenance Parts Cage using the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAM) software of  J.D. Edwards/VRS VENCAM with the related desk guide book and SOP's that defines the required computer transactions.  Issue and receive parts, service the maintenance staff at the parts cage and perform general 5s housekeeping practices appropriate for running an efficient parts inventory. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process MRO parts in and out of the designated parts bins and kitting area contained within a controlled access parts area (to be enforced by you)  using the J.D. Edwards EAM Computer System, VENCAM iPAD software.
• Perform cycle counts on a daily basis as issued by the EAM Scheduler as well as initiate cycle count request as needed to keep tight control on bin quantity accuracy.   Review the resulting variance report and provide justification to the Maintenance Manager.
• Perform good housekeeping practices with respect to the parts area and the timely processing of part disposition.
• Process work orders in their respective status codes for such things as parts check, order fulfilling and parts kitting.  Maintain the status update daily and process work orders appropriately.  
• Using your maintenance knowledge of the various equipment and parts, provide assistance to the maintenance crew in identifying, selecting and processing of needed parts for their work order jobs.
• Maintain bin allocation  for adding new parts, removal of obsolete parts and changing of bin location as required to provide and efficient put away and fetch parts system.
• Check the designated receiving areas for MRO parts frequently during each day, match shipment against packing slip, note the parts disposition on the blind receiver as binned or assigned directly to a work order and process accordingly.
• Puts newly received and returned over-issued parts away recording the put away or return of parts in the EAM system and correcting parts issued on the appropriate W/O.  Process returned parts not for restocking but for return to vendor, rebuild or disposal accordingly.
• Monitor inventory for slow moving, obsolete parts, excessive build up, stock outs, or parts with no destination and process accordingly. Weekly/Monthly review the reorder point (ROP), reorder quantity (ROQ) and the potential obsolescence of a stock inventory part.
• Monitor inventory systems on a monthly basis for effectiveness, inefficiencies, waste, confusion or areas for better service and provide a summary report of the findings and suggestions for future process improvements.  Any other duties as assigned. (i.e. warehouse 2 5's, hazardous waste 5's, maintenance shop 5's, working with vendors to improve VMI.).
• Responsible for following all Food Safety policies, procedures and regulatory criterion including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated Preventive Controls.

Education and Experience:

• High school or GED diploma.  
• Associates  degree preferred.  
• 3 or more years of hands-on experience working in a maintenance shop or running a parts inventory in an automotive, manufacturing or distributorship type inventory storeroom.  
• 1 or more years of using a computerized inventory system preferred with knowledge of parts usage and relative value.

Knowledge and Skills:

• A fundamental knowledge of inventory control and parts management.   
• An applied knowledge of computerized inventory control systems preferred.  
• Hands-on experience of Microsoft Excel and Word.  Good communications skills both written and verbal.  
• Excellent organization skills with an applied understanding of mathematics.  
• Ability to follow instructions and enforce strict security rules.
• Willing to work  the time that is needed to  keep the parts room in order.

Why Join Us:

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:​

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees​
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)​
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays​
• Employee Appreciation Events​ and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly Base Rate of $43,042– $52,878 for Employees Located in California*

The “hourly base range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position.   The range provided is for California-based employees as Ventura Foods is required by California State Law to post pay rates.  Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography.  Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.