Parts Inventory Technician

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As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

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The Parts Inventory Technician is responsible for parts procurement and inventory management for the maintenance department for the Sacramento associates.

This position is part of the Maintenance team located in Sacramento, CA and will be an on-site role reporting to the Sr Maintenance Manager.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to do:

• Inventory and Tool Control: Receive, log, and stock all incoming maintenance parts, components, and specialized tools.  Issue parts and tools to maintenance technicians and track usage within the CMMS (AMMS, MP2, etc.).  Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory audits to maintain accuracy.  Identify, flag, and report discrepancies between physical stock and system records.
• Purchasing and Supplier Relations:   Monitor inventory levels against established minimum/maximum levels and generate purchase requisitions.  Coordinate with vendors to obtain quotes, track order status, and expedite critical “line down” shipments.  Verify incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase orders for correct quantities and specifications.  Process returns for damaged, incorrect, or core-exchange parts.
• Organization & 5S Compliance:  Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized parts room utilizing 5S methodologies (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).  Ensure all parts bins, shelves, and racks are clearly labeled with part numbers, descriptions, and barcodes. Properly store and track hazardous materials or shelf-life sensitive items (e.g. lubricants, adhesives, calibrations standards, etc).  

The essential requirements of the job include

•  High School Diploma with several years of experience including work experience in inventory control, warehousing, or parts management
• Proficient with computers, including MS Office (Excel, Word) and data entry.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and number matching.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs regularly.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crouch, and climb ladders, throughout an 8-10-hour shift.
• Must be able to work in office, warehouse and manufacturing environments (which have varying temperatures, noise levels, dust and PPE requirements).

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical parts used in manufacturing equipment including bearings, belts, rollers, valves, pumps, motors, relays, contactors, fuses, solenoids, PLC and control systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with technicians, managers and external suppliers.
• Setting up a parts inventory process.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The hourly range for this role is $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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