Counter Rep & Back-Up Delivery Driver

American Welding & Gas; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG) in Lafayette, IN seeks a Counter Rep/Back-Up Delivery Driver. The role focuses on assisting customers with purchases of gases and welding supplies, processing transactions, and supporting inventory control and cylinder deliveries.

CDL-B with Hazmat/Tanker endorsements are required or obtainable. The position involves warehouse duties, safety compliance, and collaboration with the branch manager to meet sales goals while maintaining efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Must have Class B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Pre-employment drug screen is required.
• DOT medical exam and company road test will be completed prior to employment.
• Ability to move and handle gas cylinders and heavy items; lifting 50–75 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in-store and by phone to purchase and order products.
• Handle cylinder returns, exchanges and purchases.
• Process cash and charge transactions; reconcile end-of-day cash drawers.
• Perform branch collection activities and customer retention calls.
• Open/close store with manager, ensure security of cylinders and alarms.
• Monitor and organize inventory; receive freight and label parts.
• Schedule deliveries and service calls; support outside sales team.
• Comply with safety policies and contribute to budgeted sales while controlling expenses.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Reading and writing English

Teamwork

Inventory management

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

American Welding and Gas, Inc. ("AWG") – Counter Rep/Back‑Up Delivery Driver – Lafayette, IN

This position requires a CDL-B with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, or the ability to obtain both.

This position has the primary responsibility of assisting customers with purchasing and ordering products focusing on gases and welding/industrial supplies. Duties will also include maintaining hardgoods, receiving and inventory control & back‑up cylinder delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in store and by phone to purchase and order products.
• Handle cylinder returns, exchanges and purchases.
• Handle cash and charge account transactions. Reconcile cash, credit card, and charge transactions and end of day cash drawers.
• Branch collection activities and customer retention calls.
• Assist manager with opening and closing store each day including securing all cylinders, locking all areas and setting alarms.
• Monitor inventory levels. Check in and put away inventory.
• Receive freight and create bar code labels with part numbers.
• Schedule deliveries and service calls.
• Support outside sales team.
• Follow and comply with all company safety policies.
• Work with store manager to achieve/surpass budgeted sales projections while maintaining expenses within the parameters allocated by management to achieve profitability.
• Assist manager with building and equipment maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Class B CDL Required with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements.
• Clean driving record.
• Able to read and write English.
• Able to move compressed gas and liquid cylinders; Lift 50-75 pounds frequently and maneuver 100+ pound cylinders (rolling, using a cart, etc.).
• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug screen, DOT physical and company administered road test.
• Ability to communicate with customers.
• Drug Free work environment.

AWG is an employee‑owned company that packages and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, AWG operates 82 branch locations and 20 fill plants in 20 states from Montana to Florida. As one of the largest independent gas and welding supply distributors, AWG has the expertise and the resources to service large, bulk cryogenic gas customers as well as small businesses. AWG is growing and looking for dynamic individuals to join our team!

American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

AWG is an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, AWG operates 77 retail locations and 17 gas fill plants located in twenty plus states stretching from Montana through Florida. With over 850 employees serving customers in over 30 states and Canada, AWG is growing and looking for dynamic individuals to join our team!

American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.