What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Inventory Control Specialist position at Sargento?
Seasonal Position: 12/15/25-1/15/26 Coordinate and manage activities related to the computer maintenance management system (CMMS), including work order system, preventative maintenance program, and maintenance parts and supply inventory and facility equipment records by performing the following duties.
Seasonal Position: 12/15/25-1/15/26
Your Story.
You will coordinate and manage activities related to maintenance parts, supply inventories and maintenance records. Perform office duties for the departments including utilizing Microsoft Office, filing, and distribution of paperwork to appropriate areas within the company. Create and modify existing computerized maintenance management system reporting to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance analysis.
Your Passion. Our Culture.
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
What You Do.
With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 75 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.
To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.
Seasonal Position: 12/15/25-1/15/26
Your Story.
You will coordinate and manage activities related to maintenance parts, supply inventories and maintenance records. Perform office duties for the departments including utilizing Microsoft Office, filing, and distribution of paperwork to appropriate areas within the company. Create and modify existing computerized maintenance management system reporting to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance analysis.
Your Passion. Our Culture.
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
What You Do.
- Maintain and promote a safe working environment taking appropriate safety precautions and measures.
- Strict housekeeping of work area in shop and assigned tasks throughout facility.
- GMP knowledge and practice at all times.
- Pride and ownership in task and job performed.
- Follow established maintenance excellence processes and required standards of excellence.
- Utilize the predictive maintenance diagnostic tools and procedures provided, interpreting and documenting results. Taking appropriate measures to prevent failure.
- Job task assignments and tasks will be performed through the computerized maintenance management system.
- Verifies accuracy of information on purchase requests.
- Prepares purchase orders for maintenance parts and service calls and sends copy to supplier.
- Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates to optimize costs and efficiencies.
- Stocks materials to proper bin locations. Receive and verify accuracy of parts ordered.
- Verify inventory accuracy by cycle counting and generate reports as requested.
- Constructs, kits, and stages materials for scheduled repairs and PMs.
- Communicates with suppliers concerning delivery lead time expectations.
- Searches inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity and advises on inventory adjustments.
- Verifies invoices, purchases orders and approves them for payment
- Prepares reports such as inventory balances and parts usage.
- Confers with subject matter experts on proper material and established standards for replacement components when substitutions are required.
- Manages onboarding of new parts and bin locations.
- On occasion may need to assist with the creation, printing, tracking, and resolution of work orders, specifically with their relation to spare parts.
- Recommends CMMS system changes for refinement and methods of expediting.
- Assists in extracting information from the computerized maintenance management system, when requested, for internal and external audits.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or plant engineer.
- Associates Degree (A.A.) preferred or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in a maintenance related field.
- Three to five years related maintenance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Onsite Health & Wellness Center: includes a nurse practitioner, licensed physical therapist, dietitian, personal trainer, and health coach, care coordinator and work-life mentor
- Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
- Tuition Assistance
- Access to Employee Store
With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 75 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.
To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.