Maintenance Parts Specialist

Job Title: Maintenance Parts Clerk

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly

Prepared By: Toby Schlink

About Bay State Milling Company:

Bay State Milling Company is a family-owned company with a strategic intent to support the growth of the next generation of grain-based foods in North America by providing the leading array of plant-based ingredients. Since 1899, we have proudly provided exceptional quality flour and grain products, and we continue to build on our legacy as we bring new supply chains and technologies into our realm of capabilities. Our Core purpose is to provide food ingredients to promote the growth of healthful and affordable food choices for the consumer.

We recognize that the universe of grain-based foods is constantly changing and responding to consumers' desire for variety, healthfulness, great taste and affordability in their food choices. We are not afraid of change; in fact, we believe that change cultivates opportunity. Our goal is to stay a step ahead of our customer's needs, while always maintaining the trust they have placed in us for generations. We are committed to maintaining our Core Values of INTEGRITY, QUALITY, CREATIVITY, CARING, and COLLABORATION in pursuit of achieving this goal.

Summary:

The Maintenance Parts Clerk is responsible for the implementation, improvement and daily administration of the facility's Maintenance Engineering Program which includes the Reliability, Maintainability, Safety and Quality programs associated with the efficient maintenance, operation and compliance of the facility's equipment and physical plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing, issuance and tracking of general work orders, PM work orders and temporary repairs.
• Assisting in sourcing of maintenance supplies and materials which includes meeting with vendors on pricing, schedules, pricing, delivery and supply agreements.
• Managing the Spare Parts inventory, ordering of parts, receiving parts, and inventory control of all spare parts.
• Assisting in the planning, execution, costing and supervision of equipment overhauls.
• Managing the Condition Based Monitoring Program for key facility components.
• Performing equipment failure root cause analysis, and developing equipment life cycle models
• Maintains and manages the facility's computerized Predictive and Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Continuous improvements of parts mitigation and control.
• Assisting plant personnel on specific needs for each department.

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.

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.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in the business will be taken into consideration on a case-by-case basis

5+ years of operating CMMS systems. eMaintenance a bonus.

Capable of following and communicating written and verbal instructions in English.

To read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, technical drawings and or governmental regulations. Ability to write in English and complete reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time.

Attention to detail, high level of organization required

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Safety:

While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety. It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor, and to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.

Teamwork:

Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; works well with others; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others' opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team. Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilitates inter-departmental growth. cooperation; cooperates with supervision and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships.

Dependability:

Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows Company policies on vacations, leaves, etc. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb on ladders or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is infrequently exposed to hot or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and airborne particles caused by grain handling, milling and ingredient blending. The noise level in the mill environment is usually loud. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet to moderate and will be the primary work area.

Food Safety/Security Requirements:

The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect free products that are in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and are of the highest levels of food safety, quality and productivity. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Bay State Milling | Maintenance Reliability Lead 4