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.

From the oceans’ depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality!

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 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.
• Must have previous experience in manufacturing or warehousing logistics (preferably in aerospace or plastics manufacturing).
• Basic proficiency in utilizing an ERP or Inventory Management System (WMS) is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• 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).

SHIFT

This position requires that you are available for either day or swing shift. We offer a $1.50 shift premium for anyone on swing shift. Overtime is optional and never mandatory!

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you’ll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We’re looking for energetic, motivated people with a “can-do” attitude and a desire to work “smart.” If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you’ll find General Plastics to be a rewarding environment.

*****PAY STARTS BETWEEN $21 - $24/hr PLUS BONUS - DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

****Our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and includes the following:

• 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

ITAR - US Persons Status

Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO Statement

General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 473-5000.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace, and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.

*****We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana****