Tool Crib Attendant @ Aerotek

Job Title: Tool Crib AttendantJob DescriptionThe Tool Crib Attendant plays a key role in organizing, cataloging, and maintaining a large inventory of tools and parts that support maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment. This position begins with a project-focused phase to establish structure and accuracy within the tool crib, and then transitions into a permanent role that ensures ongoing inventory control, kitting support, and continuous improvement of tool crib workflows.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, sort, and tag approximately 8,000 uncataloged items to create a clear and accurate inventory within the tool crib.
• Identify and isolate broken, obsolete, or dead stock items and manage their formal disposition and scrap process.
• Collaborate closely with procurement and related teams to provide detailed field-level information needed for master data setup, item taxonomy creation, and bin labeling.
• Organize and support the rollout of visual bin labeling and the setup of storage infrastructure, including shelving and high-density drawers.
• Conduct an initial wall-to-wall inventory audit to establish a reliable baseline of all items stored in the tool crib.
• Implement and train others on standardized reception, tagging, and put-away processes to maintain ongoing inventory accuracy.
• Establish and support an item checkout process that ensures tools and parts are tracked and accounted for in the inventory system.
• Maintain and uphold established 5S standards, visual layouts, and storage organization systems within the tool crib.
• Kit parts and tools for upcoming scheduled maintenance jobs to help reduce downtime and support efficient maintenance activities.
• Assist with inbound and outbound logistics, including receiving incoming shipments, verifying deliveries, and managing item drop-offs for maintenance.
• Conduct recurring cycle counts and execute checkout workflows to monitor inventory movements and maintain baseline accuracy in the ERP system.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by participating in scrap reviews, master data adjustments, and workflow enhancements within the tool crib.
• Work closely with the maintenance team to organize, maintain, and distribute thousands of components required for maintenance throughout the facility.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a tool crib, tool room, or similar inventory environment within manufacturing or logistics settings.
• Familiarity with inventory control, kitting, and logistics processes in a manufacturing context.
• Basic English literacy, including reading, writing, and comprehension, to support labeling, documentation, and coordination with team members.
• Basic computer literacy, including the ability to navigate inventory databases, operate barcode scanners, and perform basic digital data entry.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to identifying mechanical, electrical, and tooling parts while maintaining organized workspace standards.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and maneuver inventory throughout the shift, including performing heavy lifting as needed.
• Effective communication and people skills to collaborate with maintenance and other teams.
• Self-starter mindset with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently during intensive sorting and cataloging phases.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing or exposure to lean principles is beneficial for supporting 5S and continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience with computer-based inventory systems and ERP platforms is an advantage.
• Prior experience in kitting parts and tools for maintenance or production activities is preferred.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a focus on accuracy and organization.

Why Work Here? You will join a diverse, tight-knit team that values collaboration, accountability, and mutual support. The environment emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement, offering opportunities to contribute directly to operational efficiency and reliability. With a structured schedule, the option for overtime, and a culture that appreciates strong work ethic and initiative, this role provides a stable setting where your organizational skills and attention to detail make a meaningful impact. Work EnvironmentThis is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime available on Saturdays and overtime pay after 40 hours in a week and after 8 hours in a day.

The role is based in a manufacturing facility, working closely with a maintenance team of approximately 1012 people to organize, maintain, and distribute around 8,000 different components required for maintenance across the facility. The team culture is diverse and tight knit, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and cooperation. The work involves regular standing, walking, lifting, and moving inventory, and requires comfort in an active, hands-on environment with tools, parts, shelving, and high-density storage systems.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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