Tool Crib Attendant - ATL

Cascade Die Casting Group Inc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Die Casting Group Inc. seeks a Tool Crib Attendant to manage tools, spare parts, and consumables in the crib. You will control transactions, maintain accurate records, and support uptime by ensuring material availability for Maintenance and Operations.

You will work with Maintenance and Production to identify urgent parts, verify receipts against POs, and manage daily PO activity. This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and adherence to safety and inventory procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong inventory accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Excel and routine inventory transactions.
• Ability to identify tools, supplies, and part numbers from descriptions or documentation.
• Clear communication and ability to coordinate with maintenance and production personnel.
• Experience in industrial storerooms, MRO inventory, purchasing, or maintenance support (preferred).
• Familiarity with ERP inventory modules, cycle counts, and min/max replenishment (preferred).
• Understanding of the entire PO flow (Requisition, RFQ, approvals, PO, Packing slips) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, organize, and store tools, spare parts, and consumables.
• Issue and return materials using approved procedures and record transactions in the system.
• Maintain accurate part numbers, descriptions, bin locations, and inventory balances.
• Control access to restricted or high-value tools and monitor tool returns.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate discrepancies on the crib.
• Prepare replenishment requests and coordinate EAM requisition process.
• Coordinate repair, calibration, replacement, or disposal of controlled tools.
• Issue PO for approved requisitions daily.
• Maintain inventory records and prepare spend reports.

Skills

Inventory accuracy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Tool/part identification

Clear communication

Tools

ERP inventory module

Cycle counts

Min/Max replenishment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYJob Title: Tool Crib AttendantReports To: Supply Chain & Purchasing CoordinatorExempt or Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptGENERAL SUMMARYResponsible for controlling, analyzing, and replenishing tools, consumables, spare parts, and maintenance supplies held in the tool crib. Maintains accurate inventory and issue records, supports equipment uptime through material availability, and provides usage and cost reporting to Maintenance, Operations, and Purchasing.The tool Crib analyst manages the entire flow of EAM requisition system.EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING REQUIRED OR PREFERREDMUST: Strong inventory accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.MUST: Working knowledge of Excel and routine inventory transactions.MUST: Ability to identify tools, supplies, and part numbers from descriptions or documentation.MUST: Clear communication and ability to coordinate with maintenance and production personnel.PREFERRED: Experience in industrial storerooms, MRO inventory, purchasing, or maintenance support.PREFERRED: Familiarity with ERP inventory modules, cycle counts, and min/max replenishment.PREFERRED: Good understanding of the entire PO flow (Requisition, RFQ, approvals, PO, Packing slips).LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIREDNo specific license required for routine duties; powered equipment use requires applicable authorization.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSTool Crib Control & TransactionsReceive, identify, organize, and store tools, spare parts, and consumables.Issue and return materials using approved procedures and record transactions in the system.Maintain accurate part numbers, descriptions, bin locations, and inventory balances.Control access to restricted or high-value tools and monitor tools returns as applicable.Inventory Analysis & ReplenishmentPerform scheduled cycle counts and investigate discrepancies on the crib.Monitor minimum/maximum levels, lead times, stockouts, and obsolete or slow-moving items.Prepare replenishment requests and coordinate EAM requisition process in its entirety.Analyze consumption, inventory value, and opportunities to reduce excess stock without increasing downtime risk.Maintenance & Supplier CoordinationWork with Maintenance and Production to identify urgent parts and tooling requirements.Verify receipts against purchase orders and follow up on shortages, damage, or incorrect material, pending deliveries. Actively manage a daily tracking of POs status and next steps required.Develop vendors and key partners to keep the plant stocked with efficient and cost effective strategies.Issue PO for approved requisitions everyday.Coordinate repair, calibration, replacement, or disposal of controlled tools where applicable.Reporting, Safety & ImprovementPrepare inventory accuracy, stockout, usage, and spend reports for management.Maintain orderly, secure storage and comply with handling and PPE requirements.Standardize crib processes, labels, and records and support continuous improvement.JOB EXPECTATIONSMaintain reliable inventory records and timely issue Purchase Orders.Communicate critical shortages and replenishment risks proactively.Support maintenance while controlling MRO inventory costs.Follow safety, security, purchasing, and inventory control procedures.Create cost savings reports and projects.Daily follow up on all open Purchase orders.The Company reserves the right to amend the duties of this position from time-to-time