Crib Attendant – Consumable Inventory (Chemicals, Paints, Supplies)

Job Summary

The Crib Attendant is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient management of the site’s consumable inventory – including chemicals, paints, shop supplies, PPE, and tooling consumables – supporting production, maintenance, and engineering.

This role ensures stock availability, compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and timely problem resolution.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Issuance


* Maintain accurate on-hand balances for consumables and chemicals.


* Manage point-of-use stocking and kanban replenishment.


* Perform daily/weekly cycle counts and participate in year-end physical inventories; reconcile variances and implement corrective actions.


* Monitor min/max levels, lead times, and expiration dates (shelf-life) to prevent stockouts and waste.

Chemical & Paint Management


* Store and handle hazardous materials per OSHA, EPA, and applicable state/local regulations; maintain proper labeling (GHS), segregation, and secondary containment.


* Rotate stock to ensure first-in/first-out (FIFO) and shelf-life compliance; manage quarantine and disposal of expired or nonconforming material.

Compliance & EHS


* Adhere to site EHS policies, OSHA standards, DOT/HAZMAT shipping/receiving requirements, and internal procedures for chemical handling.


* Support audits (internal/external) by providing records, traceability, and demonstrating compliant storage and inventory practices.

Data Integrity & Continuous Improvement


* Maintain accurate data entries, material master attributes (UoM, shelf-life, hazard class), and crib location mapping.


* Generate inventory and usage reports; recommend reorder points


* Identify and drive improvements in crib layout, 5S, labeling, and KANBAN replenishment methods.

Qualifications

Required


* High school diploma or equivalent.


* Understanding of inventory control, stockroom/crib operations, or materials management in manufacturing or aerospace.


* Strong attention to detail, recordkeeping, and organizational skills; ability to lift/move materials and operate material handling equipment.


* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Teams/Outlook; comfortable generating simple reports and logs.

Preferred


* Experience in aerospace/industrial coatings, plating, or paint shop environments.


* Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT (hazardous materials) requirements; HAZWOPER or RCRA training a plus.


* Knowledge of safe handling/storage of chemicals and paints; familiarity with SDS/GHS labeling.


* Knowledge of lean tools (5S, kanban) and point-of-use inventory systems.


* Forklift certification; experience with flammable storage cabinets and spill kits.


* Prior experience with Syteline ERP.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements


* Regularly lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs; stand/walk for extended periods; reach, bend, and stoop.


* Work in a stockroom/warehouse environment with exposu...