What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Parts Associate position at Foremost Farms USA?
Position Overview:
The Parts Associate is responsible for administration and routine operation of the parts storerooms. They will contribute to the organization's success by ensuring storerooms are properly stocked and organized with maintenance parts needed to successfully run the facility.
Key Accountabilities:
Maintain parts inventory:
Order, issue and receive maintenance parts ensuring use from an approved list of vendors.
Issue parts received to open work orders and place parts in proper location within parts rooms.
Ensure inventory is ready and available for use.
Communicate with stakeholders and participate in cycle counts of parts.
Collaborate with the maintenance technicians ensuring proper parts availability and issue parts for use.
Perform data entry and analyze reports:
Utilize the maintenance software system to enter data to generate reports and track parts usage.
Assigned parts received to open work orders.
Maintain inventory control documents
Establish and maintain vendor relationships:
Verify shipments and quantities received.
Collaborate with suppliers regarding late deliveries.
Secure vendor quotes for parts.
Issue purchase orders.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.
1-3 years of job-related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Warehouse inventory control experience.
Job Setting: Plant maintenance shop and plant floor.
Benefits:
At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That’s why we’re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area — designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off – Start with 200 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)
- 10 Paid Holidays – Enjoy time to rest and recharge
- Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks fully paid
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – when you elect the high-deductible health plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Save for medical and dependent care expenses
- Life and Disability Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones
- Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings when you need them
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges
- Referral Program – Earn rewards for bringing great people to our team
- Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and your career with us
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Foremost Farms USA is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.
