Stores and Receiving Specialist; Aerospace Manufacturing

We are looking for an experienced Stores and Receiving Specialist to work in our aerospace manufacturing plant!

This is a fantastic opportunity because it is a hybrid position and will have both stores responsibilities and will be cross trained in receiving.

We are Tacoma's BEST KEPT SECRET, with one of the best benefits packages in town, and we are HIRING NOW!

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

WE MAKE RIGID & FLEXIBLE POLYURETHANE FOAM AND BUILD-TO-PRINT COMPOSITE PARTS
General Plastics has been meeting the stringent requirements of engineers and design teams in diverse industries for over 80 years. Commercial, military and composite manufacturing companies use LAST-A-FOAM® rigid and flexible foam sheet stock for its proven mechanical properties and extraordinary versatility. They also depend on us to provide high-quality, high-performance composite assemblies and finished custom parts. We work with our customers through the design process, feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of custom parts.

From high-temperature tooling boards, core material or custom fabricated assemblies, expect quality, uniformity, and stability of materials with General Plastics.

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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Stores and Receiving Specialist (Aerospace Manufacturing)

This position is responsible for the complete lifecycle of incoming materials, including receipt, inspection, internal movement, accurate inventory maintenance, and issuance to the manufacturing floor. This is a critical role in ensuring material integrity and production continuity.

Core Responsibilities

Stores and Inventory Control:

• Material Issuance: 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.
• Inventory Accuracy: Maintain accurate physical and systematic inventory record in the company stores area through precise material handling, location management, and routine cycle counting.
• Internal Logistics: 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.
• Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with the Production Planning, Quality Assurance, and Shipping departments to manage material flow.

Receiving and Inspection:

• Inbound Logistics: Receive, unload, and process all incoming shipments (raw materials, components, supplies) from vendors and carriers.
• Documentation Verification: Perform an initial verification of all inbound materials against the corresponding packing lists and Purchase Orders (POs) to confirm quantity, part number, and description.
• System Processing: Accurately transact material receipts in the ERP/WMS system, affixing identification tags, and staging materials in the appropriate quarantine area for Quality Inspection.
• 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.
  • Utilize basic precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, tape measures) to check critical dimensions.
• Non-Conformance Management: Document and isolate non-conforming or damaged materials, initiating the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process and ensuring rejected stock is securely quarantined.
• Area Organization: Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized receiving dock and inspection area, adhering to 5S principles.

• 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…