Tool Crib Associate

ACCO Engineered Systems · United States

Job Summary: The Tool Crib Associate I role is responsible for the fundamental day-to-day operations of the tool storage and distribution center. This entry-level position focuses on learning the business's inventory management systems and ensuring the accurate issuance and return of tools to field and shop personnel. A typical day involves identifying specific tools, performing basic data entry, and maintaining a highly organized workspace to support production efficiency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the daily issuance and return of tools and equipment to ensure team members have the necessary resources for project execution.
• Performs accurate data entry into the inventory management system to track tool movement and location.
• Master tool identification across various categories to provide quick and accurate service to internal departments.
• Maintains a clean and organized crib environment using 5S Housekeeping Methodologies (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Assists in receiving new inventory and verifying packing slips against physical counts to maintain stock integrity.
• Conducts basic visual inspections of returned tools for damage or wear to ensure safety compliance.
• Supports higher-level Associates in preparing tool kits or orders for scheduled field deliveries

• Demonstrated ability to identify various manual, pneumatic, and electrical tools.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications for data entry and inventory tracking.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in high-volume issuance and return environments.Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams to understand and fulfill tool requirements.
• Willingness to learn technical troubleshooting for automated tool dispensing systems.
• Commitment to following strict safety protocols regarding tool handling and storage

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 0–1 year of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or construction-related environment.

• Familiarity with "5S" organizational methodology.
• Basic knowledge of material handling equipment operations

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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