General Plastics Mfg. Co. is a leader in aerospace manufacturing, specializing in high-performance composite parts and materials. They are seeking an experienced Stores and Receiving Specialist responsible for managing the lifecycle of incoming materials, ensuring inventory accuracy, and collaborating with various departments to maintain material flow.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for accurately issuing materials and kits used by the operations team for the fabrication and assembly of aerospace parts, processing all associated transactions in the ERP system
- Maintain accurate physical and systematic inventory record in the company stores area through precise material handling, location management, and routine cycle counting
- Manage the efficient movement of materials throughout the manufacturing plant, utilizing appropriate equipment (hand truck, pallet jack, forklift) including transport to the secure upper mezzanine stores area
- Work closely with the Production Planning, Quality Assurance, and Shipping departments to manage material flow
- Receive, unload, and process all incoming shipments (raw materials, components, supplies) from vendors and carriers
- Perform an initial verification of all inbound materials against the corresponding packing lists and Purchase Orders (POs) to confirm quantity, part number, and description
- Accurately transact material receipts in the ERP/WMS system, affixing identification tags, and staging materials in the appropriate quarantine area for Quality Inspection
- Conduct preliminary visual and dimensional inspection of received parts to ensure conformance to basic requirements
- Verify required documentation, such as Certificates of Conformance (CoC) and Material Test Reports (MTRs), against the Purchase Order specifications
- Document and isolate non-conforming or damaged materials, initiating the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process and ensuring rejected stock is securely quarantined
- Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized receiving dock and inspection area, adhering to 5S principles
Skills
- Must have previous experience in manufacturing or warehousing logistics (preferably in aerospace or plastics manufacturing)
- Must be able to receive and interpret written work instructions and verbal directions from supervisors and peers
- Must demonstrate good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely, particularly when operating materials handling equipment
- Ability to read, interpret, and process technical documentation (POs, packing lists, CoCs)
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Basic proficiency in utilizing an ERP or Inventory Management System (WMS) is highly desirable
- Standing 8 hours per day
- Ability to climb one flight of stairs multiple times per day (Stores area is on second floor of mezzanine)
- Ability to operate materials handling equipment, including a forklift (certification preferred/required)
- Finger dexterity – the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects for inspection and counting
- Ability to work with or around chemical solvents (e.g., when handling incoming chemical raw materials)
- This position requires that you are available for either day or swing shift
Benefits
- Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
- Outstanding Platinum Health Care Benefits including zero premium for medical and vision for entire family & zero premiums for dental for employee
- Company Matched 401K up to 8%
- Employee Assistance Plan
- We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
- Disability & Life Insurance Package
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available
- Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 15 days of leave per year, plus 9 Paid Holidays
Company Overview
General Plastics Mfg. Co. is a plastics company providing flexible polyurethane foam and rigid polyurethane foam. It was founded in 1941, and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://generalplastics.com.
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