Lab Materials & Inventory Control Technician II

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About the role

Trane Technologies has an exciting opportunity for an on-site (5 days) position in our Engineering Test Laboratory (Lab) as a Laboratory Materials & Inventory Control Technician. Your primary function is Material and Inventory Control (MIC) support to the R&D Laboratory as well as product design engineering teams through procurement planning and execution; shipping and receiving; warehouse inventory, organization, and management including material/unit transportation and disposal; data entry and compliance documentation. The job requires problem-solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration with other Lab and Engineering team members to ensure timely completion of projects.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and maintain a safe work area in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Plan and execute procurement of equipment, tools, and supplies to support laboratory operations and engineering product teams.
• Manage, organize, track, and dispose of parts, units, and equipment inventory for the Laboratory tool crib and warehouse storage locations.
• Finalize and validate logistical planning, performance, and documentation of shipping and receiving activities for laboratory and product engineering materials in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Properly and safely prepare units, parts, and materials for storage and/or disposal in cooperation with product test teams.
• Safely and effectively operate powered industrial vehicles to include forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment as necessary to fulfill the above responsibilities.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Logistics, Inventory Management, Procurement and Purchasing (or a related field) and at least 3-years of relevant work experience; OR at least 5-years relevant work experience is required.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.
• Forklift and other powered industrial vehicle certification or a willingness to become certified.
• EPA Type Universal Certification or willingness to become certified is preferred.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in order to listen and speak effectively with individuals and groups of customers or employees in the organization.
• Ability to understand and follow current work instructions and applicable laboratory procedures and standards.
• Well organized with the ability to create and maintain records related to purchasing, shipping and receiving activities including domestic and international regulatory compliance.
• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate power hand tools and powered industrial vehicles (e.g. forklift, motorized pallet handlers).
• A basic understanding of HVAC equipment, parts, and materials.
• Ability to help solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced team environment.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $52,630.00 - $74,340.00 (Exception Hourly). The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
• Family building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (up to 8% company contribution).
• Paid time off including 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

This is a Safety Sensitive role, which may require additional drug screening.