Inventory Technician

R10083575 Inventory Technician (Open) Location: Houston, TX (HO) - TGM - Healthcare How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Airgas is Hiring for an Inventory Techincian in Kansas City, Kansas! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you ! Recruiter: Natasha Smith / natasha.smith@airgas.com/(445-232-7759) CALL/TEXT Cylinder Inventory Technician will commute to multiple Truman Medical centers within the Kansas City, Kansas market, servicing a large hospital system and other sites as required. You will be responsible for managing customer service relationships, purchasing requisitions, key performance data and distribution of all Airgas Inventory on the customer sites. The job is very dynamic and customer facing at all times. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: Annual Immunizations such as TB screening, Hepatitis B Vaccination and Flu Shots and COVID-19 vaccinations are client requirements Maintain cylinder gas inventory par levels in consultation with the customer. Insure seasonal adjustments to inventory levels. Place and process orders thru the AirGas.com/SAP system. Document cylinder gas inventory usages using either Google forms or Google sheets. Insure the separation of empties from full and in use cylinders. Rotate all non-specialty gases product every 30 days. Perform scheduled rounds to maintain par levels at all locations within the facility. Pickup and return empty cylinders to storage area(s) to insure return to production facility. Monitor and receive cylinder gas deliveries to insure accurate delivery documentation. Change out gas/liquid cylinder manifolds at the service sites. Comply with all applicable facility guidelines and procedures. And all applicable Airgas Standards and regulatory guidelines including, but not limited to: SAFECOR, HS&E, MQCT, CGMP, OSHA, etc. Complete assigned tasks as per existing procedure. Make initial evaluations and then obtain proper assistance when confronted with problem situations. Respond to emergency situation to insure uninterrupted supply of product. Conduct cylinder audits at specified intervals. Provide inventory usage reports to the hospital. Participate with the local accounts payable department to insure accurate billing and timely payment. Accountable for the safety of all persons, and general public surrounding facilities. Safety is a condition of continued employment. Actively participate will local safety department to insure hospital personnel properly handle and store medical gas products. Submit any Good Catch incidents to your manager/customer as they occur. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or Associates Degree plus equivalent experience. Strong customer service orientation skills to act as single source for all customer requirements. Self-motivated and ability to work effectively without supervision. Thorough understanding of cylinder gases and safe handling methods. Able to understand and abide by stringent safety rules TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:. Constantly – Kansas Market (68-100% of work time). Must have a valid Class C Drivers License Must have reliable, appropriate transportation. The position qualifies for a monthly car allowance COMPUTER SKILLS: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Knowledge of record keeping and documentation and be able to utilize the AirGas system to place orders and monitor cylinder balances. COMMUNICATION and/or CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals using the English language. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages. ________________________ Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility. _________________________ Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. _________________________ About Airgas Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose. _________________________ Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com. _________________________ California Privacy Notice Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose. We want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Airgas. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Airgas name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Airgas recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. Please be advised that Airgas and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process. You may verify job postings through our official global careers website at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. We appreciate your interest in Airgas and are committed to combating these fraudulent activities to protect job seekers. 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