Inventory Technician

US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Comprehensive benefits

401k with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Airgas is seeking an Inventory Technician to support cylinder gas inventory at Medical Center sites. The role requires travel, customer interaction, and accurate documentation using AirGas/SAP and Google tools. You will ensure proper cylinder handling, scheduling rounds, and collaboration with accounts payable.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and a strong safety culture, with emphasis on timely inventory and dependable service to healthcare partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or Associates Degree plus equivalent experience.
• Strong customer service orientation to act as a single source for requirements.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively without supervision.
• Thorough understanding of cylinder gases and safe handling methods.

Responsibilities

• Travel to Medical Center customer sites in Philadelphia area to manage cylinder gas inventory.
• Establish and support optimal cylinder gas inventory levels with customers.
• Record inventory usage and process orders via AirGas/SAP and Google Forms/Sheets.
• Perform regular inventory rounds and audits to maintain target levels.
• Safely handle and rotate cylinders and monitor deliveries and documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Self-motivated

Attention to safety

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED, or Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Airgas/SAP knowledge

Job description

R10099484 Inventory Technician (Open) Location: Houston, TX (HO) - TGM - HealthcarePlumsteadville, PA (SGHCLS) - Healthcare - Industrial spec gas

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Inventory Technician in Philadelphia, PA! We are looking for you !

Comprehensive Family Benefits

Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.

Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Technician will travel to Medical Center customer sites in the Philadelphia area nurturing customer service relationships and building strong partnerships while supporting the distribution and tracking of Airgas Cylinders on Medical Center premises.
• Partner with customers to establish and support optimal cylinder gas inventory levels.
• Support seasonal adjustments to inventory levels.
• Place and process orders efficiently through the AirGas.com/SAP system.
• Document cylinder gas inventory usage using Google Forms or Google Sheets.
• Ensure proper separation of empty, full, and active cylinders.
• Rotate non-specialty gas products every 30 days to maintain quality.
• Perform scheduled rounds to maintain target inventory levels across all facility locations.
• Pickup and return empty cylinders to storage areas to support seamless return to the production facility.
• Monitor and receive cylinder gas deliveries to verify accurate delivery documentation.
• Safely change out gas/liquid cylinder manifolds at service sites.
• Comply with all applicable facility guidelines and procedures, as well as Airgas standards and regulatory frameworks including, but not limited to: SAFECOR, HS&E, MQCT, CGMP, OSHA, etc.
• Complete assigned tasks aligned with established procedures.
• Assess initial situations effectively and collaborate with team members to resolve complex challenges.
• Respond swiftly to urgent needs to support uninterrupted product supply.
• Conduct periodic cylinder inventory audits at specified intervals.
• Provide insightful inventory usage reports to hospital partners.
• Collaborate with the local accounts payable team to facilitate accurate billing and timely processing.
• Champion a culture of safety for all team members, customers, and the surrounding community.
• Collaborate with the local safety department to support hospital personnel in best practices for handling and storing medical gas products.
• Promptly submit any Good Catch incidents to your manager or customer to foster continuous safety improvement.

Travel: 60-100% of work time (this position is eligible for a monthly car allowance).

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or Associates Degree plus equivalent experience.
• Strong customer service orientation skills to act as a single source for all customer requirements.
• Self-motivated and ability to work effectively without supervision.
• Thorough understanding of cylinder gasses and safe handling methods.
• Able to understand and abide by stringent safety rules.
• Annual Immunizations such as TB screening and Flu Shot are client requirements.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 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 percentage.

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 [e-mail].

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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.