Warehouse Associate

Airgas • Kingsport, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Associate ensures the secure storage, labeling, and organized stocking of incoming materials at the warehouse. The role includes managing equipment and maintaining Airgas Cylinder inventory at customer sites. The associate picks, packs, and distributes supplies for delivery to customers through outside carriers or local Airgas drivers, and collaborates with Airgas Sales Specialists and vendor partners to improve customer business practices and introduce new products.

The position is based in Kingsport, Tennessee, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule. The associate may drive to customer sites to service inventory and may work overtime as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Able to routinely lift 25–75 pounds and occasionally lift more than 100 pounds; able to handle liquid containers weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
• Able to perform regular bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Comfortable with occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and fine motor tasks such as tightening ratchet binders.
• Able to drive hazardous cargo for up to 8 hours and work overtime if needed.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Capable of troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and servicing technical equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of warehouse operations or maintenance experience.
• Background in gas, welding, safety supply, or chemical industries.
• Previous forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage material stock, labeling, picking, packing, and distribution.
• Verify material deliveries and issue physical receipts.
• Handle movement of cylinders and VGLs on customer premises.
• Resolve customer complaints using company resources.
• Adjust inventory for seasonal customer needs.
• Place and process orders through AirGas.com and SAP.
• Conduct scheduled warehouse material inventory checks.
• Enhance customer practices by working with Sales Specialists and vendor partners and applying industry best practices.
• Organize and oversee site warehouse inventory.
• Review product invoices in accordance with Company policy.
• Drive to customer sites for inventory servicing.
• Operate forklifts and handling equipment safely.
• Follow Company standard operating procedures for distribution and safety.
• Maintain site cleanliness and organization.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
• Paid parental leave, including a 14-week paid child birth benefit
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Floating holidays
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED