Production Operator/Relief Driver (CDL w/Hazmat)

Airgas, Inc.; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the gas and welding industry is seeking a Production Operator/Relief Driver in Lawton, OK. This role offers stability, home every night, and fantastic benefits. Candidates must have a Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement and a commitment to safety. Join a team that values growth and development while making a global impact.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401k Plan with Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must have a valid OK Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• 1 year of prior Class A or B professional driving experience required.
• Ability to lift 25 - 75 lbs routinely.

Responsibilities

• Identify, sort, and palletize cylinders for refilling.
• Drive truck to transport materials to specified destinations.
• Perform visual inspections of empty cylinders.

Skills

Communication

Safety Procedures

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Diploma from an accredited driving school

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

R10068090 Production Operator/Relief Driver (CDL w/Hazmat) (Open)

Location:

Lawton, OK - Filling industrialHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?Stop your job search and start looking at your next career!

If you are seeking a company that values its employees, encourages growth and development, and makes a global impact, Airgas is the place for you. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is shaping the future of the gas and welding industry while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

!!! Home Every Night - Fantastic Benefits - Consistent Hours - Stability!!!

- Rate of Pay: $24/hour PLUS Quarterly Bonuses!
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
- This position is located in Lawton, OK

This Position Requires a Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement!!In particular, you will:

• Identify, sort and palletize cylinders by size and product for efficient refilling and handling.

• Operate forklift and safely load / unload compressed gas and liquid cylinders to and from delivery vehicles.

• Perform visual inspections of empty cylinders. Hammer and odor test empty cylinders as required.

• Report any equipment or facility defects to supervisor.

• Complete activity / deficiency reports as required.

• Replace safety valves on cylinders.

• Remove and replace labels on cylinders as required.

• Comply with all state and federal laws and regulations and safety procedures.

• Work safely and meet the requirements of all safety procedures and rules as prescribed by State, Federal, and the Company.

Drive truck (as a relief driver) with a capacity of more than 3 tons, to transport materials to and from specified destinations, as needed :

• Deliver compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders and hard-goods to other Airgas branch locations.

• Communicate in person with internal customers, providing information ordering and delivery times, etc.

• Maintains load manifests and all other vehicle documents ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries.

• Accurately maintain records such as Department of Transportation Driver's Log and vehicle logs according to state and federal regulations.

• Picks up empty cylinders from branch locations and returns them to the plant for refilling following all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Operates a forklift, pallet jack or other warehouse equipment in order to load and unload trucks following all company policies and procedures.

• Perform pre and post trip vehicle inspections, document deficiencies and all equipment is in safe and good working order.

• Picks up empty cylinders from branch locations and returns them to the plant for refilling following all federal, state, and local regulations.

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• Valid OK Class A Commercial Driver's License.

• Valid Medical Examiner's Card.

• Hazmat & Airbrake Certifications.

• Must have one (1) year of prior Class A or B professional driving experience within the last five (5) years and a clean driving record to include no more than two (2) convictions, OR two (2) at-fault accidents in the last three years; OR no more than a combination of one (1) conviction and one (1) at-fault accident in the last three years.

• At least one full year of experience driving a Class A Tractor Trailer under DOT requirements within the last 5 year.

• In lieu of experience, may consider accepting a diploma from an accredited driving school.

• Must be at least 21 years or older.

• Ability to participate and maintain customers' safety credentials to be able to enter the assigned sites.

• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.

• Ability to routinely lift 25 - 75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.

• This position requires working in all weather conditions.

• Must be able to drive hazardous cargo for up to 8 hours; frequent bending is also required.

• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

• Must be able to obtain a forklift operator certification.

• Must be able to work occasional overtime if necessary.

Ready to Fill Your Potential?

At Airgas, you'll receive great pay, benefits and advancement opportunities, but that's just the start! Here, you'll also: Ride with a top-tier company, Return home daily, Go further in your career and benefit from our culture of safety.

A Day in the Life of an Airgas Delivery Driver:Click Here

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you'll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

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We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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

Please clickhere to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster andhere to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as 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 as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

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