Maintenance Material Handler/Crib Clerk - 1st Shift

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About West Liberty Foods

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Opportunity Overview

Job Summary

The position for Maintenance Material Handler/Parts Room Associate is responsible for shipping and receiving of all parts and other items delivered to West Liberty Foods, proper distribution of these items, and cataloging and storing the parts received in compliance with WLF policies.  Maintenance Material Handler/Parts Room Associates will also be responsible for the dispatching process for the maintenance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain parts inventories.
• Receive and locate incoming parts.
• Sign out outgoing parts.
• Manage repairs at the assigned area.
• Gather manufacturing information on inventory items.
• Create and route requisitions as well as crate PO’s as needed.
• Issue inventory items to work orders.
• Operate the dispatch systems which recreate real time data and work order/labor accountability.
• Research part usage and issue history.
• Account for all tools/radios, etc.  check out for the tool crib to ensure they are returned.
• Perform 5S audits on the tool crib area.
• Perform safety audits on the tool crib and interstitial spaces.
• Work with vendors for quotes and availability on past due parts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Experience:  Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role is preferred.   Experience with inventory management is a plus.  Must have computer skills to communicate and process data, preferred experience with CMMS, L2L, Google Suite.
• Schedule:  6 a.m. to 6 p.m. working a 2 - 2 - 3 schedule with every other weekend off.
• Skills:  Must be able to perform basic math.  Must be able to problem solve.  Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Physical Abilities:
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including above the head and below the waist.
• Environmental: Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime as needed. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Compliance: Must practice good personal hygiene. Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer
West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.