Parts Room Coordinator

About the Company

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. With manufacturing and sourcing expertise spanning a diverse range of substrates—resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum, and more—Novolex provides customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions across 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations, and our people. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve ambitious goals through wide-ranging initiatives.

About the Role

Ensures all maintenance and production spare parts are readily available to support operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Requisition and order parts needed to replenish store, meet min/max levels, and support urgent needs.
• Operate a forklift on a regular basis.
• Accurately receive items per accounting standards and update SAP.
• Monitor vending usage/vendor stock to ensure adequate price/supply.
• Cycle count inventories throughout the month and correct discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance to MRO process and track cost savings.
• Kit parts for work orders as directed.
• Assist Maintenance Lead in scheduling routine PM on equipment, ensuring PM parts availability to meet schedule.
• Follow all safety requirements and GMP at all times, including being safe in the department, on the floor, and/or getting help lifting heavy items.
• Daily reorder point planning and review of GI/GR movement history.
• Daily review, assign, and release MRP Requisitions.
• Create, extend, or assign and release MRP.
• Inspect and monitor work performed by outside contractors.
• Purchase maintenance parts and services using information supplied in written and oral form from the maintenance department.
• Contact vendors to purchase materials and contract services.
• Maintain data entry for maintenance spending monthly or as requested.
• Keep maintenance parts inventory current and accurate through physical handling and documentation.
• Perform stockroom inventory audits monthly or as requested.
• Receive, store, and identify parts as needed.
• Pick up parts at local suppliers as needed.
• Participate in the team environment, helping co-workers when they are backed up.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of inventory control, material handling, or stock room experience; WMS experience preferred.
• Dynamic, self-starter, proactive.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate with internal and external associates.
• General lifting of parts (up to 40-50 lbs.) may be required as a daily job task.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment while following departmental processes and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills

• Software knowledge in SAP and Maintenance Connection.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Pay

$28.69 an hour (paid weekly).

Schedule

Weekdays, Mon – Fri. Hours to be determined. May require “on call” availability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Variety of well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Community engagement through the Focused Giving Program, prioritizing support for organizations promoting sustainability initiatives or addressing food and hunger needs.
• Facility-level support of activities in communities where employees live and work.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, and company/industry training curricula.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union).
• Learning Management System to support and enhance employee skills at all levels.