California Dairies, Inc. is the largest member-owned milk marketing and dairy processing cooperative in California producing 40 percent of California's milk. Co-owned by nearly 400 dairy producers who ship 16 billion pounds of Real California Milk annually, California Dairies, Inc. is a manufacturer of quality butter, fluid milk products and milk powders. As the leading source of dairy nutrition for a healthy world, we provide safe and reliable high quality dairy products to a growing and more affluent world. This is achieved within a culture that is built upon performance and mutual success. We are looking for dedicated and talented individuals who will work as a team to achieve the company's goal of becoming a global market leader. With six plant locations across the state, California Dairies, Inc. provides exciting career opportunities throughout California. We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:
- Hourly Wage - $26.05- $32.56
- Family medical/dental/vision
- Retirement plans
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loss prevention and safety bonus programs
Summary A Maintenance Parts Procurement Coordinator shall be responsible for the research, ordering, receipt, and inventory of parts for the continued and efficient operation and maintenance of the plant's equipment, systems, and machines under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager Essential Functions
- Parts research, pricing, and availability for inventory replenishment or need.
- Establish/maintain accounts and positive vendor relations.
- Ordering, receiving, storage, labeling, and organizing parts inventories.
- Processing of electronic purchase orders: submission, recording, etc.
- Responsible for working with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas.
- Responsible for reporting daily work orders and activity reports.
- Determine parts dispositions as needed.
- Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
- Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
- Responsible for care and maintenance of company tools.
- Follow all safety and working rules.
- Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
- Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
- Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
- Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must work in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
- Must have the ability to maintain parts inventory levels.
- Must be able to utilize computer database(s) to properly track and process purchases
- Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
- Must be organized and detail-oriented.
Education and/or Experience Minimum 1-2 years experience in a similar purchasing position or 1-2 years experience in a maintenance environment or equivalent formal training. Experience with preventative maintenance (PM) programs is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
- Basic computational skills are required.
- Simple math reasoning is required.
ADA/FEHA The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act. EEO The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Language Skills English is required as the spoken language. A well-modulated tonal volume is required with excellent diction skills needed. Reasoning Ability Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form. Must have the ability to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must possess or acquire and maintain a valid CA driver's license and be capable of driving a manual transmission vehicle. Must possess or be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator license. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Sitting/Standing/Walking: The maintenance parts procurement clerk during the course of an 8-hour workday will do all three and may walk several hundred feet over uneven surfaces. Lifting/Carrying: Each workday, the maintenance parts procurement clerk may lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and 75 pounds on an occasional basis. Pushing/Pulling: Each workday, occasional pushing/pulling is done while managing inventory levels. Bending/Stooping: Both are done regularly during the course of a workday. Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Each workday, squatting and kneeling are done frequently. Crawling is done occasionally. Twisting/Turning: Frequent twisting and kneeling are done while doing regular duties each workday. Climbing/Balancing: Some vertical ladder climbing and balancing may be required during the course of a workday. Reaching: Frequently reaching from floor level to shoulder level done during an 8-hour workday. Grasping/Manipulating: Frequent use of hands and fingers while receiving parts and inventories. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Employees will be subject to temperatures from 34 to over 100 degrees. An employee may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes, hazardous gases, and sealing compounds. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and eye protection must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
