Inventory Warehouse Specialist - Velva, ND

• Maintain accurate inventory records for maintenance of spare parts, consumables, tools, lubricants, and critical equipment components.

• Perform cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits to ensure stock accuracy.

• Monitor inventory levels and generate replenishment requests based on established minimum/maximum stocking levels.

• Identify obsolete, excess, or damaged inventory and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure proper identification, labeling, and tracking of all warehouse materials.

• Maintain computerized inventory records using CMMS, ERP, or inventory management systems.

• Issue and receive spare parts and materials for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of work orders.

• Coordinate material staging for planned maintenance shutdowns, turnarounds, and capital projects.

• Assist maintenance planners and supervisors with identifying and sourcing required parts and materials.

• Verify receipt of maintenance-related shipments against purchase orders and packing slips.

• Maintain critical spare parts inventories to support plant reliability and reduce downtime.

• Receive, inspect, unload, and store incoming materials and equipment.

• Organize warehouse locations to maximize efficiency, accessibility, and inventory accuracy.

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely.

• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout warehouse and storage areas (bone yard)

• Coordinate shipment of materials, repairs, warranty returns, and vendor returns.

• Ensure proper storage and handling of chemicals, lubricants, and hazardous materials in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.

• Collaborate with purchasing personnel to expedite critical maintenance materials.

• Track open purchase orders and delivery schedules.

• Communicate with vendors regarding shipment status, shortages, and discrepancies.

• Assist in evaluating vendor performance and inventory optimization opportunities.

• Support sourcing efforts for specialized industrial and process equipment components.

• Follow all plant safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and warehouse safety practices.

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, environmental, food/feed safety, ADM policies.

• Participate in safety meetings, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Report unsafe conditions, inventory discrepancies, and equipment issues promptly.

• Ensure proper documentation and storage of regulated materials.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 2–5 years of warehouse, inventory control, maintenance of storeroom, or industrial supply experience.

• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial processing, agricultural processing, biodiesel, renewable fuels, chemical, or food processing environment preferred.

• Proficiency with computerized inventory systems, ERP software, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to read equipment manuals, parts catalogs, technical drawings, and purchase documentation.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

• Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM, or similar maintenance management systems.

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

• Knowledge of industrial maintenance spare parts including: Pumps Motors Gearboxes Bearings Valves Instrumentation Electrical components Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Pumps

• Motors

• Gearboxes

• Bearings

• Valves

• Instrumentation

• Electrical components

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Understanding reliability-centered maintenance and critical spare parts management.

• APICS, CPIM, or inventory management certification is a plus.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and work in warehouse and industrial environments for extended periods.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when required.