Maintenance Clerk - 12 hour, Nights

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

How you will make contributions that matter...

• Coordinate with appropriate vendors to ensure accurate current mfg. part numbers is available and documented as part of the PM program and procedures.

• Interface with engineering department on additions, deletions or modifications to PM procedures as changes to plant configuration dictate.

• Coordinates with supervisors, managers, maintenance technicians and employees at all levels to ensure commonality of equipment and parts/supplies.  

• In concert with Supervisor or Maintenance Coordinator issue parts, consumables, equipment supplies in support of daily/weekly PM’s, Tasks, Work orders based on frequency to optimize effective and efficient planned maintenance activities.  

• Compile and maintain records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment, or supplies stocked for efficient and effective inventory utilization

• Ensure PM activities with parts usage are consistently and concisely documented.

• Perform periodic parts/supply inventory audits and reconcile totals in the inventory system to ensure system accuracy. Investigate and report reasons for discrepancies

• Compiles information on receipt or disbursement of equipment parts and/or supplies, and computes inventory balance, price, and cost.

• Maintaining parts room with equipment plans, procedures, SOPs and all other documentation necessary for safe and proper performance of preventive maintenance activities.

• Prepares reports, such as inventory balance, price lists, and shortages. Prepares list of depleted items and recommends survey of defective or salvage/scrap items for obsolete equipment.

• Procurement of parts/supplies in accordance with company policies and standards.

• Daily stock, inventory and issuance of parts/supplies.

• Notify Supervisor of any parts that are received damaged or missing from the order, coordinate with vendor for prompt issuance of credit or replacement.

• Receipt in all special order parts. Maintain a special order file and notify Supervisor when parts are received.

• Maintain a backorder file.

• Maintain a safe clean working environment and perform housekeeping/organization duties in the maintenance department as requested by Supervisor.

• Participate in all training sessions as required.

• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.

• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.

• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

You are best suited for the role if you…

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of (3)-three years of purchasing and inventory management experience in maintenance or production environment, preferably in food manufacturing.

• Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Word, Excel), email, general office equipment (scanner/copier/fax)

• SAP experience preferred and have the ability to learn new applications is required.

• Ability to work weekends and extended work hours as required.

• Extensive knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment and components.

• Strong knowledge of maintenance procedures and preventive maintenance process.

• Demonstrate a proficiency and understanding of systems such as safety, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and code compliance as it related to documenting procedures and developing PM’s.

• Possess an understanding of OSHA and GMP regulations.

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Extensive planning and organizational skills.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted on a frequent basis.

• The employee may be exposed to chemicals, wet, hot, humid and cold temperatures, moving machinery including forklift traffic, and noise levels exceeding 85dB.

• Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employee is regularly required to work in an office, warehouse, and production environment

• Able to walk, stand, stoop, bend, twist, climb, kneel throughout shift

Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & every other Wednesday 6pm-6:30am

Pay Rate:  $23.04/hr +  $1.50/hr shift differential

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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