Maintenance Clerk

Overview

About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence.

Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry?

For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X. Position SummaryThis position is primarily responsible for maintaining the parts, supplies and equipment database for the Maintenance department. The Maintenance Clerk is responsible for the inventory, which includes the ordering, receiving, storing and distributing of parts, supplies and equipment.

This position also monitors various records of the mechanical equipment maintained by the department and issues preventative maintenance work orders as necessary. An employee in this position also assists the Maintenance Manager in assigning various work projects. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Maintenance Manager with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required.

Responsibilities

Key Functions & Responsiblities

Maintains a database of all parts, supplies and equipment Monitors various records of each piece of equipment maintained by the department; such as, date purchased, cost, warranties and other production information, maintenance schedules, work orders for repair and the associated labor performed and total cost. Orders, receives, stores and issue supplies, parts, equipment and other materials.

Checks the quantity and quality of materials received against purchase orders and/or requisitions to ensure that they are correct. Reviews and maintains work orders submitted by other departments. Assists Maintenance Manager in coordinating and assigning various work projects.

Confers with the Maintenance Manager on unusual inventory, maintenance and repair needs. Prepares and maintains stock control records and reports. Sets up and maintains records of perpetual inventory ready for reference.

Locates and arranges to purchase infrequently used parts and equipment not covered by purchasing contracts. Communicates with vendors and suppliers to ascertain information concerning prices, availability and shipment problems, if any. Maintains adequate stock levels in anticipation of needs.

Telephones vendors to order stock covered by contract. Prepares and maintains records and reports.

Assists supervisors with the department budget, which includes summarizing data, identifying needs and projecting costs.

May advise co-workers on various parts/repair techniques. May assist in planning new construction or major repair work. May pick up and deliver supplies, parts and equipment.

Managerial/Supervisory Responsiblities

None

Qualifications

Required Experience, Skills & Abilities

High school education or equivalent experience One year of manufacturing experience in a supervisory or professional level, or four years of experience in building maintenance. Good interpersonal and oral communication skills, as well as an ability to work well in a team enviroment.

Good organizational skills, self-directed and self-motivated, ability to analyze and interpret data, along with work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines. Familiarization with computer systems and spreadsheet software, such as JDE and MS Excel. Enclosed office space with frequent exposure to warehouse and production floor. Equal amounts of time spent sitting, standing and walking

Preferred Experience, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of maintenance, repair and construction practices. Knowledge of safety precautions and practices associated with maintenance work.

Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in receiving, storing and issuing supplies and equipment. Knowledge of inventory control methods and record keeping. Working knowledge of purchase/requisition procedures.

Ability to make simple arithmetic computations. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to prepare and maintain records/reports.

Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy weights. Ability to perform close details work that involves considerable visual effort and strain. Mechanical and clerical aptitude.

Key Behavior Traits For Success

Ability to work as a cross-functional team member. Self-motivated, with the ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.

Training Requirements

See Training Matrix

Responsibilities Key Functions & Responsiblities

• Maintains a database of all parts, supplies and equipment

• Monitors various records of each piece of equipment maintained by the department; such as, date purchased, cost, warranties and other production information, maintenance schedules, work orders for repair and the associated labor performed and total cost.

• Orders, receives, stores and issue supplies, parts, equipment and other materials.

• Checks the quantity and quality of materials received against purchase orders and/or requisitions to ensure that they are correct.

• Reviews and maintains work orders submitted by other departments.

• Assists Maintenance Manager in coordinating and assigning various work projects.

• Confers with the Maintenance Manager on unusual inventory, maintenance and repair needs.

• Prepares and maintains stock control records and reports.

• Sets up and maintains records of perpetual inventory ready for reference.

• Locates and arranges to purchase infrequently used parts and equipment not covered by purchasing contracts.

• Communicates with vendors and suppliers to ascertain information concerning prices, availability and shipment problems, if any.

• Maintains adequate stock levels in anticipation of needs.

• Telephones vendors to order stock covered by contract.

• Prepares and maintains records and reports.

• Assists supervisors with the department budget, which includes summarizing data, identifying needs and projecting costs.

• May advise co-workers on various parts/repair techniques.

• May assist in planning new construction or major repair work.

• May pick up and deliver supplies, parts and equipment. Managerial/Supervisory Responsiblities None