Inventory Control Specialist 3rd shift

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Procurement Manager
• Travel Requirement: N/A
• Location: Bakersfield CA
• FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $23.25-$25.50

Generous Brandsis dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands Bolthouse Farms Health-Ade and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice smoothies shakes and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more please visit .

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The MRO Inventory Specialist is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring the right maintenance parts and supplies are available accurate and ready to support safe reliable and efficient manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in enabling world-class equipment reliability by maintaining high inventory accuracy disciplined storeroom processes and strong partnerships with Maintenance Operations Engineering and Procurement teams.

This role is a key contributor to the sites journey toward world-class manufacturing supporting TPM preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime improve asset reliability and control costs.

JOB DUTIES:

MRO Inventory & Storeroom Operations

• Maintain accurate inventory levels for maintenance repair and operations (MRO) parts tools and consumables.
• Perform daily transactions including receiving issuing and returning parts with a high level of accuracy.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and participate in physical inventories; identify investigate and resolve inventory variances.
• Maintain defined min/max levels reorder points and safety stock based on usage lead time and equipment criticality.
• Identify obsolete slow-moving or duplicate inventory and support reduction initiatives.

World-Class Storeroom Standards

• Maintain an organized clean and visually managed storeroom using 5S and standard work.
• Ensure parts are properly labeled stored and protected according to OEM safety and quality standards.
• Support layout optimization and kitting strategies to improve maintenance efficiency.

Maintenance & Reliability Enablement

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities by staging parts and kits in advance of scheduled work.
• Ensure critical spare parts are clearly identified and always available to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Partner with Maintenance and Reliability teams to improve parts BOM accuracy and equipment associations.
• Participate in downtime investigations and root cause analysis where parts availability or quality is a factor.

Procurement & Supplier Support

• Create and track purchase requisitions and work with Procurement to ensure timely delivery of MRO materials.
• Follow up on backorders shortages and expedited orders to support maintenance needs.
• Assist in managing vendor performance related to lead times quality and responsiveness.

Systems Data & KPI Ownership

• Accurately transact inventory in the CMMS/ERP system JD Edwards (e.g. SAP Maximo Oracle).
• Maintain accurate part descriptions locations quantities and equipment associations.
• Track and support key storeroom KPIs such as inventory accuracy service level critical spare coverage and stock turns.
• Follow standard work and support audits related to inventory safety and quality systems.

Safety Quality & Compliance

• Follow all plant safety rules food safety requirements and environmental policies.
• Safely handle and store lubricants chemicals and other regulated materials.
• Support compliance with SQF BRC GFSI OSHA and internal audit requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to detail and disciplined execution of standard work.
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical spare parts.
• Ability to read equipment manuals parts diagrams and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with inventory systems and basic computer applications (Excel CMMS).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills with maintenance technicians planners and supervisors.
• Ability to lift move and handle materials in an industrial storeroom environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED requiredor two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of experience in an industrial storeroom warehouse maintenance support or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a CMMS or inventory management system.
• Ability to work variable schedule including overtime weekends or off-shift support as required.
• Valid Drivers License and clean driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in food beverage or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with TPM preventive maintenance or reliability-focused maintenance programs.
• Experience supporting 5S Lean or Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Forklift or powered industrial truck certification (or ability to obtain).
• Experience with kitting critical spare identification and BOM optimization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in freezer and cold wet or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals
• Material exposure moving mechanical parts and equipment (forklifts etc.)

WHAT WE OFFER plus more!

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.

• Medical Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym Membership Discounts

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as needed to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at .

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

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