Counter Representative & Back Up Driver
American Welding & Gas, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Counter Representative & Back up Driver in our Elizabethtown, KY location. 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 hard goods, 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 RegulationsMoves, loads, and unloads empty / full cylinders safely and efficientlyEnsures appropriate preparation and / or completion and accuracy of paperwork including but not limited to shipping papers and delivery ticketsMaintains cleanliness of vehiclePerforms other duties as assignedLifting, bending, twisting, climbing, crouching, kneeling. Repetitive movement. Operating motorized equipment. Sitting; standing; walking. Working indoor / outdoor as business needsQualifications :
High School Diploma or GEDClass B CDL Required with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain both endorsementsPrefer welding backgroundWork experience in customer service or sales preferredAble 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 preferredAbility to operate a forklift preferredStrong computer skillsMotivated, high energy individual that is willing to learn our products and grow with the companyAmerican 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.