Aerospace Quality Assurance Receiving Inspector

General Plastics Manufacturing Company • Tacoma, WA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced AEROSPACE QUALITY ASSURANCE RECEIVING INSPECTOR to work in our manufacturing plant! This is a fantastic opportunity because it is a hybrid position and will have both inventory control and stores responsibilities and will be cross trained in Quality receiving and inspection. We are Tacoma's BEST KEPT SECRET, with one of the best benefits packages in town, and we are HIRING NOW! General Plastics has been meeting the stringent requirements of engineers and design teams in diverse industries for over 80 years. Commercial, military and composite manufacturing companies use LAST-A-FOAM® rigid and flexible foam sheet stock for its proven mechanical properties and extraordinary versatility. They also depend on us to provide high-quality, high-performance composite assemblies and finished custom parts. We work with our customers through the design process, feasibility, fabrication, and delivery of custom parts. From high-temperature tooling boards, core material or custom fabricated assemblies, expect quality, uniformity, and stability of materials with General Plastics. From the oceans’ depths to deep space, we shape great ideas into reality! The AEROSPACE QUALITY ASSURANCE RECEIVING INSPECTOR is 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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or warehousing logistics (aerospace or plastics preferred).
• Ability to read and process technical documentation (POs, packing lists, CoCs, MTRs).
• Basic proficiency in an ERP or WMS system; experience with MS Office (Outlook, Teams).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required; must be able to obtain forklift certification.
• Standing up to 8 hours per day; climbing stairs to the mezzanine multiple times daily.
• Operation of materials handling equipment including forklifts.
• Fine finger dexterity for inspecting and counting small parts.
• Ability to work with or around chemical solvents.
• Must be available for either day or swing shift.
• US Persons Status

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace or plastics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
• Outstanding Platinum Health Care Benefits including zero premium for medical and vision for entire family & zero premiums for dental for employee
• Company Matched 401K up to 8%
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Subsidized lunchroom food/beverage costs
• Disability & Life Insurance Package
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available
• Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 15 days of leave per year
• 9 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees