Counter Rep & Back-Up Delivery Driver

American Welding and Gas, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Welding and Gas, Inc. in Lafayette, IN, is seeking an immediate Counter Rep/Back-Up Delivery Driver. The role combines customer service with back-up cylinder delivery and inventory duties, assisting customers with purchasing and coordinating deliveries.

A CDL-B with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements is required or obtainable. The job includes inventory control, order fulfillment, safety compliance, and supporting the sales team.

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.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Barcode labeling

Job description

American Welding and Gas, Inc. ("AWG") has an immediate opportunity for Counter Rep/Back-Up Delivery Driverin 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.

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.

AWGis 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.