Counter Sales Representative

Airgas Inc • Huntsville, AL

47d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Airgas is hiring for a Counter Sales Associate in Huntsville, AL and we are looking for you! Recruiter: Cherese A | [email protected] | [phone] Mon-Fri, no weekend work. Growth opportunities. The Counter Sales- Cylinder Handler will be responsible for Loading and unloading of high-pressure and liquid cylinders on / off trucks in compliance with federal, state, local regulations. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Background in gas, welding (Mig- Tig) and safety supply industry with retail experience.
• Prior experience operating a forklift, training available.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
• Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and records type and quantity of cylinders.
• Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.
• Removes old labels, cleans cylinders.
• Solicits sales from walk-in and telephone call-in customers assisting customers with identification of product needs and locating merchandise.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for employees' dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees