Material and Supply Technician

ABOUT NORPAC:

From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview, WA., the NORPAC mill produces high-quality, packaging, copy paper, and printing paper for customers across the United States and around the world. Now part of International Paper, the NORPAC mill benefits from expanded resources and a strengthened commitment to safety, customer focus, a great workplace, and profitable growth.

NORPAC is a team-based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world-class performance while leading a principle-based, process-disciplined organization.

NORPAC is seeking a motivated and experienced Materials and Supply Technician (Storeroom Tech). This team plays a vital role in supporting mill operations by managing and distributing critical materials, supplies, and equipment. The storeroom is responsible for managing and safeguarding a multi-million-dollar inventory of essential mill components.

This is a hands-on, team-driven role in a fast-paced and flexible work environment, where adaptability and collaboration are key. The successful candidate will be expected to cross-train in all key storeroom functions, with the opportunity to contribute to areas such as construction receiving for NORPAC’s capital projects. Over time, the technician will develop a broad understanding of storeroom operations and play an integral role in ensuring the timely and accurate flow of materials across the mill.

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized storeroom environment in compliance with mill safety and environmental standards
• Actively participate in mill safety initiatives, including meetings, audits, and serving as a rotating safety representative
• Receive and inspect incoming parts and materials, verifying specifications and documentation against purchase orders
• Process inventory transactions using SAP, ensuring all materials are entered accurately and timely
• Ensure accurate inventory management, including correct part stocking and location tracking
• Process outbound shipments: packaging, labeling, and coordinating delivery schedules
• Issue, kit, and deliver materials across the facility
• Assist in physical inventory counts and cycle counts
• When necessary, collaborate with procurement, maintenance, and production departments to address material issues or delays
• Cross-train and support all storeroom functions as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Key Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proven commitment to safety-first work culture
• Valid driver’s license (or the ability to obtain before start date)
• Obtain mobile equipment certification no later than 30 days of hire
• Basic understanding of industrial parts, rigging components and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook
• Willingness and ability to learn SAP and other relevant IT systems
• Service oriented and excellent people skills with a focus on both internal and external customers
• Excellent time management and an ability to prioritize multiple needs/follow through to completion
• A team player with an able to thrive in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and results driven, with the ability to flow to work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to safely lift/move 50 lbs. or more with equipment

Desirable:

• Forklift and dock truck experience
• SAP experience is highly desirable
• Previous storeroom or inventory management experience

Compensation:

Annual salary range for this position is $27 - $31 per hour.

This position is eligible for:

Benefits:

IP NORPAC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include medical/vision and dental benefits, a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution, basic life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off, floaters upon hire and paid holidays.