In-Store Sales - Backup CDL Delivery Driver

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Customer Service Associate, where your skills in customer support and driving will shine. This role involves engaging with customers, selling products, and ensuring safe and timely deliveries. You'll be part of a global leader in industrial gases, committed to high-quality solutions and a positive workplace culture. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you're passionate about customer service and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, PTO)

Employee Discount Programs

Career Growth Opportunities

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years driving experience or certification from Truck Driving School.
• Customer service experience in an industrial setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer inquiries and support via phone orders.
• Deliver products, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate customer records and account setups.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Active Listening

Safety Awareness

Driving Experience

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding Equipment Knowledge

Hazmat Endorsement

Job description

Job Description

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.
Location: Bremerton, WA

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a customer service-oriented associate for our retail branch. This role involves handling customer inquiries, selling products to walk-in and preferred customers, and occasionally delivering compressed gas cylinders, hard goods, and related products to customer locations (local route). Backup drivers are expected to touch freight during deliveries, prioritize safety, and deliver excellent customer service.

What we offer you!

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Work/life balance
• Pay range: $22.64 - $33.30 hourly (dependent on experience)

What you will be doing:

• Providing customer support via phone orders, inquiries, tracking shipments, and resolving issues
• Recommending products and promoting sales of hard goods and gases
• Conducting product demonstrations and utilizing customer insights for new offerings
• Supporting the Outside Sales team
• Maintaining customer records and accurate account setup
• Performing warehouse duties and moving cylinders as needed
• Delivering products, making 10-12 stops daily, touching freight, completing paperwork, and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Accurately recording delivery and pickup quantities
• Completing hazardous material shipping documentation per DOT regulations
• Conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Identifying vehicle maintenance needs
• Building relationships with internal and external customers
• Continuously learning about Linde's operations to support growth
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills / Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Customer service or counter sales experience; industrial setting preferred
• Knowledge of welding equipment and supplies preferred
• No recent DUI/DWI or alcohol-related convictions
• Minimum 2 years of driving experience or recent certification from an accredited Truck Driving School
• Valid Class A or B CDL required
• Current Hazmat Endorsement preferred or ability to obtain within 60 days
• No preventable accidents or moving violations in past 2 years
• Pass DOT physical and obtain medical certificate
• Ability to lift/move at least 75 pounds
• Proficient in English reading and writing
• 21 years or older
• Effective communication and active listening skills
• High standards of honesty and integrity
• Strong safety awareness and contribution to safety culture
• Positive attitude towards diversity and teamwork
• Goal-oriented and accountable

Why you will enjoy working with us

Linde is a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, with 2023 sales of $33 billion. Our company is part of the largest welding, industrial, medical, and specialty gases business in the U.S., committed to providing high-quality solutions, technologies, and services to help our customers succeed and protect our planet.

For more information, visit our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.