Tool Crib Attendant III

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Tool Crib Attendant III is responsible for efficiently managing and issuing tools, equipment, and supplies to manufacturing and maintenance personnel. This role involves maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring all tools and equipment are in optimal working condition, and providing essential support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the tool crib area. A typical day involves handling requests, tracking inventory, and performing minor equipment maintenance.

• Manage the issuance and return of tools, equipment, and supplies, including accurate record-keeping in the inventory management system and verifying order fulfillment.
• Inspect tools and equipment for damage upon return and report any issues to the supervisor, including returned safety equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for the tool crib, conducting regular counts, reconciling discrepancies, and managing stock levels (max/min).
• Assist in ordering and receiving new tools and supplies from vendors to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Oversee tool and equipment maintenance, including regular inspections, performing basic repairs, and coordinating major servicing with the maintenance team.
• Gather and send tools for external tool repair programs, utilizing vendors whenever possible.
• Keep the tool crib clean, organized, and safe, ensuring all tools and equipment are labeled and stored in designated locations.
• Ensure full compliance with all safety and security protocols within the tool crib area.
• Coordinate deliveries and pickups with field personnel, including checking the completion of loading and unloading of trucks/trailers.
• Update and maintain all necessary tracking, calendars, files, data entry, and timesheets related to tool crib operations.

• Basic mechanical knowledge and understanding of tools and equipment.
• Proficient in using inventory management systems and basic computer applications.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items as needed.

• Required:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent.
• Required:
  
  Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a tool crib, warehouse, or inventory management role.
• Desired:
  Certification in inventory management or related field.

• Proactivity/Initiative:
  Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance:
  Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication:
  Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn:
  Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight:
  The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement:
  Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People
  
  Skills:
  
  Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication:
  Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork:
  The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture:
  Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver:
  Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution:
  Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible,…