Warehouse Associate / Backup CDL Driver

Southern Oxygen & Welding Supply , in operation since 1970, is a local Family Owned and Operated business that is a leading distributor of Industrial, Medical, Specialty, Food & Beverage, Bulk gases and Propane, along with welding equipment and safety supplies in Southwest Florida. We are currently seeking a motivated individual to become a CDL Route Driver w/ Hazmat endorsement / Warehouse Associate. The candidate for this position will deliver compressed gas cylinders and hardgoods via pickup truck (Hot Shot deliveries) to established customers. The candidate will also deliver compressed gas cylinders, liquid cylinders and hardgoods via route delivery to established customers. Serve customers by meeting customer needs and resolving customer problems. In addition, this position assists with miscellaneous duties which include, but are not limited to filling of cylinders, maintaining the dock, cylinder maintenance and cylinder testing, shipping and receiving and helping out as needed in other areas. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Load and deliver compressed gas cylinders and hardgoods to customers and return empty cylinders to plant for refilling. Maintain load manifests and all other vehicle documents, ensuring they are properly completed and balanced with truck counts and shipping documents before and after deliveries. Establish and maintain good customer relations, by communicating in person with customers. Identify and monitor customers’ needs and work with them to maintain proper hardgood and cylinder levels to minimize or eliminate emergency deliveries. Operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment. Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed. Comply with all DOT and OSHA regulations. Maintain appropriate drivers’ license and endorsements. Handle, maneuver, load and unload high pressure cylinders on trucks Turn in receipts and money received from deliveries Present bills and receipts and collect payments for goods delivered or loaded Clean, maintain and organize warehouse Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained Cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected Fill cylinders or containers to proper pressure or weight, whichever is appropriate. Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in order to comply with local, state and federal regulations Conduct periodic checks of plant for safe and efficient operation Inspect gas cylinders to detect surface defects and tests elasticity of cylinder walls. Operate, calibrate, and perform simple maintenance with/on hydrostatic cylinder testing equipment. Remove valve from cylinder using wrench or valve-removal machine. Fill cylinder with water, seal cylinder and immerse cylinder in water-filled jacket, using chain hoist. Screw fittings and turn valve or start pump to create pressure that expands cylinder wall. Compare pressure gauge or burette reading with specifications and segregate cylinders that exceed prescribed expansion limits. Stamp test date and company symbol on cylinder. Record test results, cylinder serial number, and test date in a timely and accurate manner. Check expiration date of cylinder and make sure proper DOT number is correct for the size of the cylinder. Operate a pallet jack and other warehouse equipment. Maintain neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Perform mathematical calculations. QUALIFICATIONS: 3 Years minimum driving experience CDL Class B w/Hazmat Clean MVR / driving record a must Be able to routinely handle up to 150 lbs Forklift experience a plus, but not necessary Respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent Must be at least 21 years old Understand highway traffic signs and signals Basic computer experience or knowledge a plus 1-2 years of experience in a cylinder distribution or industry related operation preferred At Southern Oxygen & Welding …

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