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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

2nd Shift Parts Clerk 4pm-2:30am

Job Location: ​[[Forest Park]]​

Want to make an impact?

  1. Responsibilities
  1. Preform all responsibilities and duties in a safe manner
  2. Controlling and monitoring Maintenance Stock Room inventories using the provided resources
  3. Review open Purchase Orders on weekly reports for any issues and resolve/inform on those issues
  4. Kit/Stage Maintenance Parts based on the needs of the Maintenance Planner and/or others
  5. Support Maintenance functions by helping locate Maintenance Parts needed for Breakdowns/PMsIdentify Maintenance concerns with incoming parts/services Identify Food and EHS Safety concerns with incoming parts/services
  6. Identify Obsolete Maintenance Parts and correct any issues using the provided resources
  7. Maintain constant communication with Part Vendors and help address any concerns
  8. Create Purchase Requests based on inventory needs
  9. Create/Modify Maintenance Part inventory numbers and descriptions
  10. Keep stock room organized

Ways you will make a difference

  1. Maintain stock minimum safety levels
  1. Cycle count high flow items at a weekly basis
  2. Re-order stock parts
  3. Correct stock discrepancies
  4. Quarterly Cycle count

      

  1. Order and receive Parts
  1. Order emergency parts – Create and submit purchase request (PRs) in Maximo
  2. Follow up with vendors for parts delivery and lead time status
  3. Follow up with the person requesting the part to inform expected time of arrival (ETA)
  4. Create re-order PRs for stock orders and submit to the supervisor/manager for approval and order parts
  5. Research for new replacement parts when OEM parts are not required
  6. Request parts quotes, compare prices and create and submit PRs for final purchase
  7. Receive parts and bring them to the stockroom for quantity ordered verification and good receive (GR) in Maximo.
  8. Enter partial GRs and follow up with vendors for backordered parts
  9. Restock received items physically and verify quantities in Maximo inventory

 

Skills that will make you successful

  • Strong Computer Skills and Understanding
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Strong Clerical Skills
  • Ability to Work with a Team in a Fast-Paced Setting
  • Must be able to exert, up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or twenty pounds of force frequently
  • Ability to communicate with outside Vendors/Contractors in a professional and courteous manner
  • Highly Organized

Experiences that will support your success

  • Experience operating Powered Industrial Trucks and Lifts preferred
  • SAP and/or other CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) Systems is preferred

Salary

$31/ hr with an additional $1/hr time differential

What we offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center.

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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