Tool Crib Attendant

Productivity; Alaska; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Annual Reviews

Job summary

Productivity Inc. in Littleton, CO is seeking a Tool Crib & VMI Specialist (Field Service) to install, maintain, and optimize automated tool vending and inventory systems at customer sites during regional travel. The role requires a strong background in tool crib management andVMI, with a focus on client-facing service.

Responsibilities include audits, installations, training, and ongoing tech support, with travel approx. 40%. Monday–Friday schedule with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Tool Crib management, industrial inventory (VMI), or related manufacturing experience.
• Strong cutting tool literacy: identify inserts, end mills, drills, taps.
• Proficient with Excel for inventory tracking and basic software systems.
• Professional, client-facing communication and service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Client-Site Audits: assess tooling inventory data at customer locations.
• System Installation: lead or support installation of automated tool-vending hardware and inventory databases.
• Customer Training: provide on-site software training post-installation.
• Tech Support: remote and on-site maintenance for vending machinery and software.
• Warehouse Backup: support internal Tool Crib and warehouse operations when not traveling.

Skills

Tool Crib Management / VMI

Cutting Tool Literacy

Excel Savvy

Field-Ready & Client-Facing

VMI Familiarity

Tools

Excel

Job description

Tool Crib & VMI Specialist (Field Service)

Location: Littleton, CO (with 40% regional travel)

Salary Range: $28.00 - $34.00 / hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

About the Role: Are you an experienced Tool Crib Attendant, an Industrial Distributor Specialist (Fastenal, MSC, Grainger), or a Machinist looking to step away from physical machine operation into a technical, client-facing career? If so, this is the perfect opportunity to leverage your cutting tool knowledge in a new direction. In this role, you will travel regionally (approx. 40% via car/airplane) to install, optimize, and maintain automated tool vending and inventory systems directly at our customer manufacturing facilities.

What We Offer:

• $28.00 - $34.00/hour (with annual performance & salary reviews)
• Day 1 Benefits: Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (Holidays, Personal, & Vacation)

Key Responsibilities:

• Client-Site Audits: Assess, identify, and collect tooling inventory data at customer locations.
• System Installation: Lead or support the physical installation of automated tool-vending hardware, organize/label customer tooling, and establish inventory tracking databases using Excel.
• Customer Training: Provide professional, friendly on-site software training to client teams post-installation.
• Tech Support: Perform ongoing remote and on-site software maintenance and hardware support for vending machinery.
• Warehouse Backup: Provide localized support to our internal Tool Crib, delivery routes, and warehouse when not traveling.

What We Are Looking For:

• 3 years of Tool Crib management, industrial inventory (VMI), or related machining/manufacturing environment experience.
• Strong Cutting Tool Literacy: Must easily identify common cutting tool types (inserts, end mills, drills, taps) and communicate using standard terminology.
• Tech & Excel Savvy: Proficient computer skills, including the ability to utilize Excel for organizing inventory data and maintaining basic software systems.
• Field-Ready & Client-Facing: Professional customer service skills with a friendly, outgoing personality.
• VMI Familiarity (A Plus!): Prior exposure to industrial vending or tool management software (Fast Track, Cribware, Tool Boss, Matrix, CribMaster, AutoCrib, etc.) is highly helpful but not required.

Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time via car or airplane.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean, acceptable driving record.

Why Join Productivity Inc.?

Since 1968, Productivity Inc. has been a leader in machine tool sales and service. Our success stems from one core belief: Employees are our first customers. We treat our team members with integrity, respect, and encouragement, which empowers them to deliver outstanding customer service. We're a stable and growing organization committed to fostering a positive work environment and providing growth opportunities for our employees.

Productivity Inc. is proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants and employees.