Production Operator / CDL A Driver

Airgas, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive family benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Airgas, Inc. is seeking a Production Operator / CDL A Driver in Mobile, Alabama. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of compressed gas cylinders using company-provided vehicles, while ensuring safety through pre-trip inspections and loading practices. Candidates must have a valid Class A CDL with HAZMAT or the ability to obtain one within 60 days, and maintain a drug-free environment.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Join us in supporting our customers with timely deliveries and professional service.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with HAZMAT (or ability to obtain within 60 days).
• No more than two traffic convictions or two at-fault accidents in the last three years.
• At least one year of CDL driving experience within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Safely load and unload gas cylinders and supplies.
• Nurture courteous and professional relationships with customers.

Skills

Valid Class A CDL with HAZMAT

Ability to regularly lift 75 lbs

Forklift experience

Job description

Production Operator / CDL A Driver

Location: Theodore, AL - Filling industrial

The production operator will contribute to the cylinder requalification, filling, and repair process and, with the aid of material handling equipment, assist in moving industrial gas cylinders to different areas of the plant and supporting the loading/unloading of cylinders from delivery trucks. As a representative of Airgas, the delivery driver is responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of compressed gas cylinders to local and regional business customers. Using a company-provided Tractor Trailer, microbulk truck and CDL B truck you will help bridge the gap between our plant and our valued customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
• Work with a forklift to move materials.
• Load and unload the truck daily with gas cylinders and supplies.
• Nurture courteous and professional relationships with customers.
• Ensure deliveries are made in a timely manner.
• Safely secure and unstrap cylinders for transport.
• Make deliveries on customer property sites using a hand cart; this is a physically active role that keeps you moving throughout the day.
• Drivers will frequently exit their vehicle as part of their active routine.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with HAZMAT (or ability to obtain within 60 days from hire date) and Airbrake endorsements.
• Maintain appropriate driver’s license, medical card and endorsements.
• No more than two traffic convictions or two at‑fault accidents in the last three years, or a combination of one conviction and one at‑fault accident.
• No driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the last seven years.
• Must be able to work in a drug‑free environment.
• Ability to regularly lift 75 lbs and move more than 125 lbs with the aid of material handling equipment.
• At least one year of CDL driving experience within the last five years, or proof of a certificate of completion from a trucking school completed in the last 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance. Support for parents with up to 14 weeks paid child‑birth benefit. 401(k) retirement plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. Early access to benefits after 30 days of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company, is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail].