Counter Representative

American Welding & Gas, Inc.; Baytown (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Welding & Gas Inc. in Baytown, TX is hiring a Counter Representative to assist customers with purchasing and ordering products focused on gases and welding/industrial supplies.

The role includes handling cylinder returns, cash transactions, inventory control, and coordinating deliveries, with opportunities to grow within a family-owned company that serves a national customer base.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Cash register experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift preferred.
• Motivated, high-energy individual willing to learn products and grow with the company.

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 end of day cash drawers.
• Branch collection activities and customer retention calls.
• Assist manager with opening/closing store and securing cylinders and alarms.
• Monitor inventory levels and receive/put away inventory.
• Receive freight and create bar code labels with part numbers.
• Schedule deliveries and service calls.
• Follow safety policies; support budgeted sales and cost control.
• Assist manager with building and equipment maintenance; some after-hours deliveries.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Sales experience

Lift heavy items

Cash register experience

Forklift operation

Motivated learner

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Welding & Gas Inc. has an immediate opening for aCounter Representativein our Baytown, TXlocation.

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.

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
• 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
• Some After hour Deliveries
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• Motivated, high energy individual that is willing to learn our products and grow with the company

AWG 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.

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