Job Title: Inventory Clerk

Job Description

The Maintenance Parts Clerk is responsible for managing the overall operation of the parts room to ensure efficient and organized stocking, purchasing, and maintenance of parts used for food manufacturing equipment and related machinery. The role requires overseeing inventory control, vendor relationships, and purchasing decisions for parts and supplies. The Parts Clerk will also ensure cost-effective and environmentally responsible handling of oil, fluids, and waste. In the absence of the Purchasing Supervisor, the Parts Clerk will take charge of operations. This position plays an active role in planning, decision-making, and continuous improvements to the parts room and shop’s operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall operation of the parts room, including stocking, purchasing, and maintenance of parts for food manufacturing equipment.

• Oversee inventory control to ensure accurate tracking and management of parts and supplies.

• Maintain strong vendor relationships and make purchasing decisions to ensure quality and cost-effective solutions.

• Handle oil, fluids, and waste in an environmentally responsible manner.

• Take charge of parts room operations in the absence of the Purchasing Supervisor.

• Participate in planning, decision-making, and continuous improvements for the parts room and shop operations.

Essential Skills

• Parts management and inventory control experience.

• Strong attention to detail to detect deviations from standard operating procedures.

• Effective communication skills with team members and supervisors.

• In-depth understanding of food safety regulations and standards.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

• Experience in purchasing parts and supplies for maintenance operations.

• Ability to organize and manage a parts room and track parts usage.

• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills.

• Strong computer skills for inventory management and purchasing systems.

• 1-3 years of experience in parts management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining a well-organized parts room.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a competitive compensation package with benefits designed to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. Employees enjoy comprehensive health benefits, dental and life insurance, long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and more. The company promotes an environment of continuous growth, where employees can contribute to the company's success while advancing their careers. Additional benefits include 2 1/2 weeks PTO starting off, earning sick and floating holidays every 90 days, 40 hours of floating holidays, gifted food from company products, and opportunities for upward mobility with promotions and raises every 90 days.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a fast-paced, shop-floor environment. Interaction with QA technicians, mechanics, vendors, and various teams is essential to ensure timely parts deliveries and effective inventory management. Safety is a top priority, and maintaining an organized, clean, and compliant parts room is crucial.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Walton, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $23.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Walton,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.