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General Plastics Mfg. Co. · 1 day ago

Stores and Receiving Specialist (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Tacoma, Washington

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

General Plastics Mfg. Co. is an established company specializing in rigid and flexible polyurethane foam and composite parts for various industries. The Stores and Receiving Specialist will manage the lifecycle of incoming materials, ensuring accurate inventory maintenance and collaboration with various departments to support the manufacturing process.

Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

ERP systemInventory Management SystemForklift operationManufacturing experienceTechnical documentationJudgmentTeam collaboration

Required

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