Counter Sales / CDL Backup Driver

Location: High Point, NC – Retail shop

About the role

We are looking for an individual who takes pride in the safe loading, delivery, and handling of high-pressure and cryogenic gas cylinders while maintaining a dedicated commitment to hazardous material safety standards and DOT vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: Selling industrial, medical, and specialty gases, welding supplies, and related equipment, including soliciting sales from both new and existing customers.
• Customer Support: Assisting customers via email, telephone, and in-person walk-ins, and providing guidance on equipment usage and material requirements.
• Operations & Logistics: Managing the loading and unloading of cylinders, operating forklifts, and serving as a backup driver when necessary.
• Inventory Management: Monitoring and maintaining proper hardgoods and cylinder levels to prevent supply emergencies.
• Administrative & Financial: Managing accounts receivable, including discussing past-due accounts and collecting payments, and ensuring all paperwork is accurately completed, including coding, costing, and pricing.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid Class B or better CDL with HAZMAT endorsement.
• Must have at least 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the last 5 years.
• DOT Clearinghouse verification from previous employers is required.
• Ability to routinely lift 25–75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 lbs with the use of equipment.
• Willingness to work outdoors in changing temperatures.
• Ability to maintain a drug-free workplace and adhere to safety regulations and policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Forklift experience (preferred).
• Touch freight delivery experience (preferred).
• Successful completion of Airgas Background and Motor Vehicle Check.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, start time 7 am – home daily.
• Possible weekends (on call).
• Benefits eligibility after 30 days.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14 weeks of paid childbirth benefits to support growing families.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare, present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees.