Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America Inventory Specialist in Zumbrota, Minnesota
Job Description
General Purpose:
Perform day-to-day parts and supplies stocking to support Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of operations and all plant systems. Ensure accurate and timely completion of receiving, inspection, stocking and picking including, equipment parts, shop supplies, and consumables. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of parts crib. Maintain computer system accuracy of inventory records.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform work in a safe manner
Inspect incoming goods for shipping damage
Complete in an accurate and timely manner goods/service receipts
Follow-up on missing or late orders
Clearly label and accurately stock goods to bin/rack locations: inventory, non-inventory, janitorial-sanitation, safety-ppe, office supplies, etc.
Accurately pick and issue parts per Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) requirements
Support department to determine and set inventory minimums/maximums/re-order points and ABC criticality
Support coordinate/completion of inventory cycle counts
Support accounts payable: purchase order adjustments/past due invoice reconciliation/etc
Research parts (OEM and aftermarket) for purposes such as: ordering/parts kitting/bin creation/labelling
Support maintenance of Return Goods Authorization (RGA) log
Participate and meaningfully contribute to weekly department meetings/supplier meetings
Support reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other relevant metrics such as: back logs; missing/past due; order history; inventory turns; trends; costs
Accountable for MRO office and crib 5S: maintenance of clean and orderly work areas
Adhere to DFA local and corporate policies, procedures, practices and guidelines. Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion and sound judgment
Participate in required training(s), including but not limited to: Material Safety Data Sheets, Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Quality Foods
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee. This is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties, special projects or tasks may be assigned as required.
Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
2 or more years of crib experience in a maintenance/manufacturing environment desired, dairy experience a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite, email, MS Teams, MS Sharepoint, and SAP
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to adapt and manage change effectively
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively
Able to focus on and drive problem solving
Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
Able to perform tasks, duties and independently problem solve with minimum supervision
Able to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions
Clearly escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner to management
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range $24.00-$26.00/hour