Inventory Control and Specialist

Inventory Control and Receive Specialist

General Plastics Manufacturing Company — Tacoma, Washington, United States

We are looking for an experienced Aerospace Inventory Control and Receiving Specialist to work in our manufacturing plant. This multi-functional position involves inventory control, stores responsibilities, and cross-training in quality receiving and inspection.

• Receive, unload, and process all inbound shipments; verify quantities, part numbers, and descriptions against packing lists and POs.
• Receive inventory into the ERP system.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection using precision instruments (calipers, micrometers); verify Certificates of Conformance (CoC) and Material Test Reports.
• Document and isolate non-conforming materials; initiate NCR process and maintain secure quarantine of rejected stock.
• Maintain a clean, organized receiving dock in accordance with 5S principles.
• Issue materials and kits to operations; process all transactions in the ERP system.
• Maintain accurate physical and systematic inventory through precise material handling, location management, and cycle counting.
• Manage material movement throughout the plant using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts, including the upper mezzanine stores area.
• Collaborate closely with Production Planning, Quality Assurance, and Shipping to support material flow.

$21 – $25 per hour

• 2+ years of experience in quality assurance or inventory control.
• Ability to read and process technical documentation (Blueprints, POs, packing lists, CoCs).
• Basic proficiency in an ERP system and experience with MS Office (Outlook, Teams).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required; must be able to obtain forklift certification.

• Standing up to 8 hours per day; climbing stairs to the mezzanine multiple times daily.
• Operation of materials handling equipment including forklifts.
• Fine finger dexterity for inspecting and counting small parts.
• Ability to work with or around chemical solvents.

• Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year.
• Platinum Health Care Benefits: zero premium for medical, vision, and dental for employee and family.
• Company matched 401K up to 8%.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Healthy eating subsidies for lunchroom food/beverage costs.
• Disability & Life Insurance Package.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Generous Earned Time Off Plan starting at 15 days of leave per year, plus 9 paid holidays.

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 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.

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.