Spare Parts Warehouse Assistant

Spare Parts Assistant

Sofidel America of Haines City, FL is currently seeking a Spare Parts Assistant to join our maintenance team. We are searching for a candidate who is local to the area and is looking for a long-term role in a stable environment with opportunity for growth.

Your expertise will make you an important part of our team. Sofidel America is a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 2012, Sofidel America is headquartered in Horsham, PA, and operates manufacturing plants in six additional states: Florida, Wisconsin, Nevada, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Mississippi.

The Sofidel Group has subsidiaries in 12 countries - Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, and the U.S. - with more than 6,500 employees.

Job Summary The Spare Parts Assistant position will order and ensure availability of needed parts and service on a timely basis for daily production needs. Ensure administrative support is provided to execute maintenance purchases activities.

Essential Functions

• To support Operations dept selecting suppliers and request for offers to purchase good or service within his/her sphere of responsibility in accordance with the technical requirements concerned.
• Create Purchase requisitions for approval for purchase of spare parts and non-spare parts within SAP and follow the approval process.
• Manage vendor delivery and services of equipment.
• Manage goods receipt registration for all the cost items of reference.
• Support Accounting in Invoices management.
• Provide support information for budgeting and cost control.
• Provide Support to Spare Parts Maintenance and Production in all activities of purchasing process.
• To provide assistance to external contractors in the completion of all building maintenance duties and tasks if required.
• Work with various departments and associates to determine purchasing needs.
• Work with leadership staff to ensure appropriate approvals have been obtained.
• To promote a corporate culture based on safety.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including the management of spare parts warehouse and inventory.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to develop relationship with co-workers and vendors.
• Develop and maintain positive relationship with peers and superiors.
• Ability to accept instructions and assignments.
• Experience tracking parts/orders.
• Maintenance background in manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge in data administration.
• PM knowledge.
• Preferred SAP knowledge.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years experience in a relevant field.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable.
• Prolong standing or in stationary position.
• Complete repetitive movements, bend and/or twist.
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances and in various environmental conditions.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, and head net).

Company Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Health Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Match (35% match up to 15% employee contribution)
• Positive and Safe Work Environment
• Life Insurance

Sofidel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer. Sofidel America is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity.