Material Representative

About the role

The Materials Representative is a critical role involved with maintaining accurate and acceptable physical inventory levels of spare parts, supplies, and tools to support the field services team in providing a high quality level of service to the customer.

Responsibilities

• Make deliveries and pick up spare parts and supplies as necessary
• Count spare parts inventory to ensure accuracy
• Place orders with vendors for spare parts and supplies
• Ship and receive parts orders utilizing various forms of technology (e.g., computer software, barcode scanner)
• Perform general housekeeping duties in warehouse, field storage, and office areas
• Process order requests from field service technicians via phone or e-mail
• Participate in safety training program and contribute to continuous improvement of safety guidelines
• Maintain company vehicle through routine vehicle maintenance and inspection
• Track outstanding core parts and return cores to vendors for credit
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jack)
• Reconcile invoices
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in materials management and/or inventory warehousing
• Preferred 1 year experience in natural gas industry
• Basic understanding of invoicing procedures
• Valid driver’s license with a Motor Vehicle Record history acceptable to USA Compression
• Ability to legally work in the U.S.

Skills

• Communicates a “can do” attitude and positive outlook, minimizing negative behaviors
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to ensure ethical behavior in all dealings with suppliers
• Excellent numerical perception
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment utilizing strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates good judgment and a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness
• Knowledgeable in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet, and inventory tracking software
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, and instructions

Working Conditions

• Periodic lifting requirements in excess of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk on uneven and varied terrain, climb ladders and stairs; and stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and crawl depending on the task requirements
• Exposure to extremes in temperature and weather conditions depending upon assigned location
• Some exposure to high noise levels in excess of 85dBA that require hearing protection, as well as exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and materials