Warehouse Assistant

WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT (SPARE PARTS HANDLING)

Job Scope:

A Spare Part Assistant works to ensure the availability, accuracy, and proper management of equipment spare parts to support continuous production operations. This role supports equipment and maintenance teams by maintaining organized inventory systems, ensuring critical spare parts are available, and helping minimize equipment downtime. Under general supervision, receives, inspects, stores, and issues spare parts and maintenance materials according to established procedures and inventory standards. Maintains accurate inventory records in the CMMS system, conducts routine stock checks, and assists with cycle counting and inventory audits. Ensures proper labeling, storage conditions, and traceability of spare parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming spare parts, verify model numbers and part numbers, and update records in the spare part management system.
• Check delivery notes, verify received quantities, sign receiving documents, communicate discrepancies to supervisor, and file delivery notes in document binders for record keeping.
• Coordinate with the in-house logistics team to monitor and verify daily incoming spare parts deliveries.
• Organize storage locations and ensure proper labeling and identification of spare parts for easy retrieval and traceability.
• Maintain a clean and orderly spare parts storage area to ensure safe handling and efficient access to materials.
• Assist engineers and technicians in locating and issuing spare parts required for maintenance and production activities.
• Assist the supervisor in registering new spare parts in the system and initiating reorders when parts reach minimum stock levels.
• Perform routine stock counts and report any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Maintain and improve inventory accuracy by following inventory control procedures and supporting continuous improvement of spare parts management practices.
• Operate powered industrial equipment such as sit-down forklifts, electric stackers, and other material handling equipment as required.
• Assist with transporting or relocating crates, opening crates, and properly disposing of wooden crate debris and packing materials.
• Follow company safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures, including compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA regulations, and maintaining 5S housekeeping standards.
• Other tasks as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Minimum a HS Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Prior experience operating powered industrial equipment in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment such as electric jack, forklift, etc.
• Prior experience of Warehouse management is an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Self-starter with strong work ethics, positive attitude, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and detail-oriented skills.
• Basic computer knowledge (data entry, excel basic) is a must
• Good team player

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work overtime on off day if required
• Read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal instructions, including SOPs.
• Must BE WILLING TO WORK 12 Hour Shifts - Day and Night Shifts Available

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work alone in the spare part warehouse
• Wear the required PPE all times while in the manufacturing area. Other personal protective equipment is required as departmental policies or job tasks dictate.
• Must be able to lift and position components, boxes and crates up to 50lbs

Core Competencies:

• Highly autonomous and capable of working independently in shift operations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate closely across functions, especially with logistics, maintenance engineers, and technicians.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person