Maintenance Inventory Specialist

Department: Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Summerville, SC

Reporting To: Jared Fowler

Compensation: $24.00 - $25.25 / hour

Description

• 2nd Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm (+$1.25 Shift Differential)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order. Monitors reorder points and initiates to replenish stock.
• Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities.
• Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; process purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates delays and other issues.
• Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
• Receives, unpacks, and deliver goods; re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves.
• Inspects shipments for accuracy and completeness and resolves inconsistencies.
• Responsible for maintaining the supply and demand of inventory and ensuring that there are adequate stocks available.
• Assists in management of tool and chemical inventories.
• Orders replacement/spare parts for production equipment using input from maintenance manuals, operators, maintenance staff, or other SME’s.
• Strives to prevent “machine down” conditions in production by working with machine suppliers and in-house SME’s to acquire necessary components.
• Builds and maintains strong, positive vendor relations.
• Identifies opportunities that will prolong the life span of production parts and/or equipment.
• Identifies and recommends cost savings opportunities.
• Ensures production parts/assemblies are maintained, inventoried, and ready for production use.
• Utilizes existing tracking systems and creates new systems, where applicable, for production equipment / parts status.
• Assists in new machinery & replacement parts purchasing process.

• Must be able to work in a stationary position as well as move about unassisted for a 12-, 10-, or 8- hour shift and work overtime as assigned, and when necessary, in an enclosed room.
• Must be able to work while wearing a half-mask respirator or full-air respirator for up to four hours at a time and be able to follow Thorne Respiratory Protection Program guidelines.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as circumstances arise during the course of a shift.
• Must be able to hear and converse with supervisors and other employees. Must be able to see and read small print.
• Must be able to work in a moderate noise level environment.
• Must be able to move or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to table and from table to floor, occasionally, during a 12-, 10-, or 8-hour shift. Must have sufficient range of motion with arms and hands to reach overhead and to the side, often repetitively, during a 12-, 10-, or 8-hour shift. Must be able to ascend/descend a ladder while carrying up to 20 pounds of materials.

WHAT YOU NEED

•  By training, education and/or experience, employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. 1-2 years’ experience in Procurement is preferred. Previous experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Food manufacturing preferred.
•  Employee has the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in the units of measurement used in the Maintenance Department, using whole numbers and decimals (for example, grams). 
•  During disassembly and assembly of machines, employee is able to discern that the parts and tools are the correct ones for the tasks at hand.
•  The ability to use a computer to receive and submit work requests, document work, send/receive email, research parts, and complete basic calculations accurately. Proficient in Microsoft office including excel and word. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities