Parts Clerk

Job Title: Parts Clerk Location: 41 Eagle Road, Danbury, CT 06810 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM Summary LesserEvil is an innovative, healthy-snacks brand looking for a detail-oriented Junior Maintenance & Parts Support Clerk to join our growing team. This is a junior-level role designed to provide foundational support to the Parts Coordinator in maintaining the Maintenance Department’s inventory and administrative workflows. You will apply Lean Six Sigma and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles—such as 5S and waste reduction—to ensure an organized, efficient workspace. The ideal candidate will thrive under structured guidance, bringing an innate sense of organization to our continuous improvement culture. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and works under the daily guidance and direction of the Parts Coordinator. Responsibilities Assisting the Parts Coordinator with LesserEvil’s CMMS system to maintain accurate parts inventory data. Applying 5S methodologies (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to organize the parts room and reduce motion waste. Creating, sending and following through with all PO’s for maintenance related parts. Utilizing a friendly and professional manner in all interactions with internal and external contacts. Conduct cycle counts in regular intervals i.e. Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annually. Owning all administrative functions of the CMMS system and inventory management. This includes: Setting up new parts, including QR codes for required parts Maintaining and updating part minimum and maximum levels as necessary to accommodate evolving needs of the business. Maintaining current vendor contact list associated with each part Reporting on inventory levels, usage and part lead times Supporting a Lean environment by identifying and eliminating waste within parts-related administrative processes. Maintaining GMP compliance and LesserEvil’s culture of Food Safety throughout all daily functions. Assisting in tracking scheduled work orders and preventative maintenance, contributing to TPM goals of zero breakdowns and improved equipment reliability. Ensuring all parts and equipment are available to complete scheduled maintenance tasks. Stage and kit parts and tools for planned maintenance. Communicating with Maintenance Technicians to drive performance on the floor and maintain an organized, well-stocked and efficient parts inventory and maintenance room. Communicate with upper management to give feedback on operational issues and improvements. Active participation in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance operations. Performs other related duties as assigned and special projects as designated. Qualifications High School degree or equivalent work experience 1-2+ years experience in parts inventory, ordering and/or inventory management, preferred. Proficient written and verbal communication skills Ability to work without direct supervision Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose problems and recommend cost-effective solutions. Ability to communicate technical information. Ability to learn operating procedures for equipment Ability to make decisions based on real-time to solve issues with the least amount of downtime. Ability to communicate with management & employees effectively. Working Conditions Meeting standards of GMP/SQF Able to work safely in loud, automated machine intense areas. Able to work in conditions that may be loud, wet, and/or dusty from airborne particles Able to work in conditions with unregulated/varying temperatures Able to work in conditions where floors may be slippery due to environmental hazards (ex. raw materials overflow, splashing of water in sanitation area, etc.) Able to work in conditions where PPE may be required (Respirator, face mask, etc.) Able to work safely with sharp items, including tooling and mechanical equipment Prolonged p…

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