Job Description
Job Title: Inventory Parts Clerk – Food Production
Overview
The Inventory Parts Clerk supports flour production operations by ensuring all spare parts and production components are accurately tracked, stored, ordered and delivered to the appropriate departments or department leads. This role is essential for minimizing equipment downtime, maintaining compliance with food safety standards, and supporting continuous production flow.
Key Responsibilities
Receive, inspect, and verify incoming parts for accuracy. Deliver to the correct location and ensure accuracy in the parts tracking software
Record inventory transactions receiving in, transferring or other dispositioning of parts in the CMMS system with high accuracy
Store parts in designated, sanitary locations following food safety and electrical guidelines
Support the Maintenance Planner by staging, kitting, and verifying required parts availability for planned maintenance work.
Maintain proper organization, labeling, counts and accurate locations to support parts availability and accuracy
Conduct routine cycle counts and assist with full physical inventory audits
Monitor stock levels via the MRO shortage report and order based on proper min/max levels
Continuously review min/max levels on parts, as well as transaction history to ensure the correct levels are set
Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and company food safety policies in all inventory areas
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe parts room using 5S principles
Process returns, warranty parts, rebuilds and defective items according to company procedures
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in food production, warehousing, or inventory control preferred
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, D365, Limble, JD Edwards, etc.)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate material-handling equipment
Understanding of GMPs, food safety standards, and sanitation requirements
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one
Skills & Competencies
Detail-oriented: Ensures precise counts, labeling, and traceability
Organization: Maintains a clean, compliant, and efficient parts storage area
Communication: Works effectively with maintenance and production teams
Problem-solving: Identifies discrepancies and resolves inventory issues quickly
Tech-savvy: Eager to master the CMMS system to provide training to others and effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues
Work Environment
Food production facility and parts room setting
Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and handling of materials
Exposure to all weather production areas (including very warm days) depending on facility layout
Fast-paced environment with shifting priorities based on production needs
Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.
The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.
Location:
Commerce City CO
Address:
4545 East 64th Avenue, Commerce City CO, 80022Additional Locations (if applicable):
Employment Type:
Full timeAdditional Information:
Competitive Compensation:
Hourly - Hourly Plan, 27.71 USD HourlyBenefits:
At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).Application Deadline:
10/02/2026EEO Commitment:
At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.Shift Differential:The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.La Compañía proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que están asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estándar. El diferencial de turnos se paga además de la tarifa horaria básica regular del empleado y se incluye en el cálculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras.Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:
At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:
Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain [email protected] or [email protected].
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