Maintenance Administrator

Why Work at Lautenbach?

Our employees say they would recommend Lautenbach Recycling as a great place to work because:

• "The culture here is beyond a common workplace. It's a family, it's honest, transparent, and caring. There is a can-do attitude and management consistently respond with a problem-solving attitude, not a finger pointing one. I truly feel like a member of a family here and am always looking forward to coming to work. I see myself staying until they force me into retirement!"
• "The people! This company has done a fantastic job at recruiting & hiring for cultural fit. It's a pleasure to work with such a diverse yet unified group of people."
• "This company truly cares about their people. They are supportive of your goals and aspirations, and help you achieve them. Working for a company with a lot of flexibility in where you can end up is an amazing perk."

The Company:

Lautenbach Recycling is a fast-growing company that has been serving the northwest for 30 years. We have built our reputation on a foundation of hard work, outstanding customer service, and a culture that operates as a family unit. We are actively looking for team members that are looking for more than just a job and are ready to go to the next level with us.

• State-of-the-art Verizon Connect GPS System
• 2019 - 2022 Gold Award recipient of the C&D World Safety Awards
• Independently RCI Certified (Recycling Certification Institute)

The Position:

The Maintenance Administrator is responsible for supporting mechanics and repairs for the company’s fleet by scheduling trucks and equipment for services, maintaining repair records, ordering parts, including their shipping, and receiving, and inventory cycle counting. It requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask, as emergency repairs and immediate parts acquisition will be required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required as you will be interfacing with various departments, including external vendors and repair teams, to keep our equipment running smoothly. Maintaining customer records and verifying they are up-to-date and organized is critical to the success of our department; of those records, we are also responsible for invoicing said customers by their respective deadline(s).

If this sounds like fun, we’d love to talk to you!

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to purchasing and inventory control manager.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
• Pick up parts including items to be returned, company orders, and other items as requested.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills with employees and outside vendors.
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (or related software).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs of parts and/or tooling.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time.
• Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.
  

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Previous parts or inventory experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

The Benefits:

• The pay range is $18 to $21 per hour.
• 100% Medical, Dental and Vision paid for the employee – because your health and wellness matter to us we make it easier for you
• The employer pays 100% of L&I rates – which means you take home more of your pay.
• Investment Options – Simple IRA available after 1 year with a 3% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program – free access to support for every area of your life from stress management to legal advice
• Paid Time Off – we want you to have flexibility, convenience, and control over your time off, so we offer paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Family environment – you’re more than just an employee to us, you’re family.
• It’s a great place to work where you know what you do every day is important and appreciated.

The Location:

We are in Mount Vernon just north of Highway 20 in the beautiful Skagit Valley. The site is a fully operational Construction & Demolition recycling center which has frequent traffic, dust, and noise.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefits
• Home every day
• Paid holidays, PTO, and Sick Leave

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Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.