Maintenance Purchasing Clerk 3rd Shift (Pendergrass)

Mission Foods is looking for a talented Maintenance Purchasing Clerk for its Jefferson, GA Plant. Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Plant Engineer. The Maintenance Purchasing Clerk is responsible for purchasing spare parts, maintain spare parts as needed, based in best quality, price and service. In addition, to maintain inventory by replacing spare parts as they are used. Track and control components that are out for repair.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventories parts binds and spaces, orders parts when quantities are at minimum.

Maintain inventory at established minimums.

Orders parts as indicated by the parts usage form and/or purchase orders, coordinated to avoid duplication of order.

Inventories “critical spare parts” daily to insure availability of high use items (per list) such as Teflon belts.

Maintains the parts areas and stock rooms in clean, neat, and organized conditions.

Ensures that P.O.’s are filled out correctly per procedure

Obtains all require signature(s) of approval on all P.O.’s prior to purchasing.

Checks competitors cost on like items to insure best pricing and fill out cost savings form.

Periodically creates spreadsheets for Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager comparing costs or parts usage over a period.

Conducts formal quarterly and annual inventories.

Participates in inventory program.

Updates inventory as required.

Ships and receives department parts as required.

Conducts parts or components search and pricing as directed by the Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager.

Monitors the annual budget and checks with the plant engineer/maintenance manager for the expenses plan for the week.

Tracks all purchases and cost, maintains a budget

Responsible for removal of department hazardous wastes such as oil, solvent, etc., has these items removed by licensed hauler. Insures proper manifests are completed and filed.

Monitors inverters, circuit boards, gearboxes, motors, etc. for repair in ship.

Notifies Maintenance Supervisor of need to rebuild, or sends components out for rebuild.

Tours on a weekly basis the production lines to learn the operations and associate spare parts to equipment and monitor the assigned areas.

Coordinates availability, arrival, and purchasing of spare parts with Maintenance Management to insure parts are available when required.

Follow all Safety procedures and Company Safety Policy.

SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Negotiation Skills - Computer Skills - Communication Skills - Good Math Skills - Technical experience in processing or packaging of flour products - College degree (desired).

Mission Foods is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Mission Foods depends solely on your qualifications. Mission Foods is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, call 972.232.5200 to let us know the nature of your request.