Job Title: Tool Crib Attendant

Job Description

The Tool Crib Attendant plays a key role in organizing, cataloging, and maintaining a large inventory of tools and parts that support maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. This position begins with a project-focused phase to establish structure and accuracy within the tool crib, and then transitions into a permanent role that ensures ongoing inventory control, kitting support, and continuous improvement of tool crib workflows.

Responsibilities

- Research, identify, sort, and tag approximately 8,000 uncataloged items to create a clear and accurate inventory within the tool crib.
- Identify and isolate broken, obsolete, or dead stock items and manage their formal disposition and scrap process.
- Collaborate closely with procurement and related teams to provide detailed field-level information needed for master data setup, item taxonomy creation, and bin labeling.
- Organize and support the rollout of visual bin labeling and the setup of storage infrastructure, including shelving and high-density drawers.
- Conduct an initial wall-to-wall inventory audit to establish a reliable baseline of all items stored in the tool crib.
- Implement and train others on standardized reception, tagging, and put-away processes to maintain ongoing inventory accuracy.
- Establish and support an item checkout process that ensures tools and parts are tracked and accounted for in the inventory system.
- Maintain and uphold established 5S standards, visual layouts, and storage organization systems within the tool crib.
- Kit parts and tools for upcoming scheduled maintenance jobs to help reduce downtime and support efficient maintenance activities.
- Assist with inbound and outbound logistics,



including receiving incoming shipments, verifying deliveries, and managing item drop-offs for maintenance.
- Conduct recurring cycle counts and execute checkout workflows to monitor inventory movements and maintain baseline accuracy in the ERP system.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by participating in scrap reviews, master data adjustments, and workflow enhancements within the tool crib.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to organize, maintain, and distribute thousands of components required for maintenance throughout the facility.

Essential Skills

- Experience working in a tool crib, tool room, or similar inventory environment within manufacturing or logistics settings.
- Familiarity with inventory control, kitting, and logistics processes in a manufacturing context.
- Basic English literacy, including reading, writing, and comprehension, to support labeling, documentation, and coordination with team members.
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to navigate inventory databases, operate barcode scanners, and perform basic digital data entry.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to identifying mechanical, electrical, and tooling parts while maintaining organized workspace standards.
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, and maneuver inventory throughout the shift,



including performing heavy lifting as needed.
- Effective communication and people skills to collaborate with maintenance and other teams.
- Self-starter mindset with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently during intensive sorting and cataloging phases.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Lean manufacturing or exposure to lean principles is beneficial for supporting 5S and continuous improvement efforts.
- Experience with computer-based inventory systems and ERP platforms is an advantage.
- Prior experience in kitting parts and tools for maintenance or production activities is preferred.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on accuracy and organization.

Why Work Here?

You will join a diverse, tight-knit team that values collaboration, accountability, and mutual support. The environment emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement, offering opportunities to contribute directly to operational efficiency and reliability. With a structured schedule, the option for overtime, and a culture that appreciates robust work ethic and initiative, this role provides a stable setting where your organizational skills and attention to detail make a meaningful impact.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime available on Saturdays and overtime pay after 40 hours in a week and after 8 hours in a day. The role is based in a manufacturing facility, working closely with a maintenance team of approximately 1012 people to organize, maintain, and distribute around 8,000 different components required for maintenance across the facility. The team cul

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