Tool Crib Attendant

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Tool Crib Attendant to join our manufacturing team. In this critical role, you will support daily production operations by ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are properly maintained, organized, and readily available to our workforce.

The Tool Crib Attendant is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking tools, machine tool fixtures, measuring devices, support equipment, materials, and supplies. This role requires strict adherence to established processes, procedures, and safety standards while maintaining a high level of accuracy, accountability, and customer service.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, works well independently with minimal supervision, and takes pride in contributing to a safe, efficient, and well-organized workplace.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with internal teams, clients, and vendors.
• Receive, verify, stage, stock, issue, and track tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Inspect tool crib items and equipment for defects, wear, and proper functionality.
• Issue and receive tools, parts, and equipment while maintaining accurate records using ERP/CMMS systems.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain inventory accuracy within ERP/CMMS systems.
• Read and interpret work orders, parts lists, and bills of material generated through the ERP/CMMS system.
• Calibrate and certify measuring equipment; maintain certification records, calibration schedules, and equipment availability.
• Coordinate packaging, shipping, and receiving of warranty and repair items with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure spare parts inventory is received, maintained, and distributed in accordance with established procedures.
• Audit, identify, consolidate, and manage slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
• Maintain accurate electronic logs of items issued and returned.
• Prepare for and assist with quarterly and annual inventory audits.
• Safely operate material handling equipment.
• Cross-train and develop additional skills to support flex labor pool assignments as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in a tool crib, inventory control, maintenance, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of ERP/CMMS systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to lift up to 65 pounds periodically and perform physical tasks including standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and working on feet for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Hands-on work with a wide variety of tools, equipment, and systems.
• Opportunities to grow technical skills across multiple disciplines.
• A culture that prioritizes safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on production efficiency and operational success.
• Shared success through employee ownership, creating pride, responsibility, and rewards tied to company performance.

Benefits That Work for You

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset and reward them as owners:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Profit Sharing Bonuses
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Join Us

• Be part of a company that values people, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Grow your skills and career in a stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Enjoy competitive overall compensation through base pay, bonuses, and employee stock ownership.
• Work where your contributions directly support operational excellence and company success.

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HAS), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment hair follicle substance abuse testing.