Stores Specialist

The Position:

A Stores Specialist at PTPC is responsible for managing inventory, processing materials, and ensuring that employees receive necessary supplies promptly and accurately. This role also focuses on reducing carrying costs and minimizing inventory obsolescence.

About Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create purchase orders for MRO supplies, update pricing and lead times, and place orders with vendors. Expedite emergency maintenance materials as needed.
• Manage inventory efficiently to reduce carrying costs and minimize obsolescence.
• Oversee parts warehouses, including picking and shelving inventory using forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Process, issue, return, and receive materials in the 4Site system.
• Package, insure, track, and ship out repair items, as well as manage outgoing materials such as empty tote bins.
• Assist maintenance and operations personnel in locating required materials.
• Add new materials into the inventory system and adjust stocking parameters with maintenance input.
• Rotate responsibilities with other stores specialists to maintain skill proficiency.
• Perform cycle counting and maintain warehouse housekeeping.
• Ensure quality assurance of incoming materials and maintain MRO materials in warehouses.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in purchasing and parts management
• Skills: 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Familiarity with CMMS, 4Site, and inventory control techniques (preferred).
  • Experienced in forklift operation and material transportation, including compliance with DOT hazardous materials regulations.
  • Detail-oriented in purchasing, inventory management, and material handling.
  • Highly organized with strong time management skills.

Working Conditions: