Full Time Counter Representative & Back-Up Delivery Driver

American Welding & Gas; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of welding and industrial gases is seeking a Counter Representative & Back Up Driver in Elizabethtown, KY. The role involves assisting customers with product purchases, handling transactions, inventory management, and driving responsibilities. Ideal candidates must have a High School Diploma, a Class B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, and a strong customer service background. This is a full-time position offering opportunity for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds frequently and maneuver 100+ pound cylinders.
• Experience in customer service or sales preferred.
• Welding background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in store and by phone to purchase and order products.
• Handle cylinder returns, exchanges, and purchases.
• Support outside sales team.

Skills

Customer service experience

High energy and motivated

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class B CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement

Tools

Forklift

Cash register

Job description

Counter Rep/ Back Up Driver - American Welding & Gas

American Welding & Gas, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Counter Representative & Back Up Driver in our Elizabethtown, KY location.

This position primarily assists customers with purchasing and ordering products focusing on gases and welding/industrial supplies. Duties also include maintaining hardgoods, receiving and inventory control. A Class B CDL is required with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain both endorsements.

Counter 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

Driver Responsibilities

• Read, understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Comply with all DOT+OSHA Regulations .
• Moves, loads, and unloads empty/full cylinders safely and efficiently.
• Ensures appropriate preparation and/or completion and accuracy of paperwork including but not limited to shipping papers and delivery tickets.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Lifting, bending, twisting, climbing, crouching, kneeling.
• Repetitive movement.
• Operating motorized equipment.
• Sitting; standing; walking.
• Working indoor/outdoor as business needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Class B CDL Required with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain both endorsements
• Prefer welding background
• Work experience in customer service or sales preferred
• Able to move compressed gas and liquid cylinders; Lift 50-75 pounds frequently and maneuver 100+ pound cylinders (rolling, using a cart, etc.)
• Cash register experience preferred
• Ability to operate a forklift preferred
• Strong computer skills
• Motivated, high energy individual that is willing to learn our products and grow with the company

American Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and teammate owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations and 22 fill plants we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.

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.