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Aerospace Quality Assurance Receiving Inspector

General Plastics Manufacturing Company, Tacoma, WA, United States


AEROSPACE QUALITY ASSURANCE RECEIVING INSPECTOR
Responsible for the full lifecycle of incoming materials — receipt, inspection, inventory management, and issuance to the manufacturing floor. This role joins a small, dedicated team supporting receiving, inspection, stores, and inventory control functions. The selected candidate will be onboarded into one functional area and cross-trained across the remaining areas as proficiency is established — making adaptability and a willingness to learn essential qualities for success in this position.

Core Responsibilities
Receiving & Inspection

Receive, unload, and process all inbound shipments; verify quantities, part numbers, and descriptions against packing lists and POs.

Transact receipts in the ERP/WMS system, affix ID tags and stage materials in the quarantine area.

Perform visual and dimensional inspection using precision instruments (calipers, micrometers); verify Certificates of Conformance (CoC) and Material Test Reports (MTRs).

Document and isolate non-conforming materials; initiate NCR process and maintain secure quarantine of rejected stock.

Maintain a clean, organized receiving dock in accordance with 5S principles.

Stores & Inventory Control

Issue materials and kits to operations; process all transactions in the ERP system.

Maintain accurate physical and systematic inventory through precise material handling, location management, and cycle counting.

Manage material movement throughout the plant using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts, including the upper mezzanine stores area.

Collaborate closely with Production Planning, Quality Assurance, and Shipping to support material flow.

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