Plant Operator/Backup Class A CDL Driver

About the role

Airgas is Hiring for a Cylinder Filler / Backup CDL Driver in Sedalia, MO.

Responsibilities

• Stock, label, pick, pack, and distribute materials and supplies.
• Physically receive, check, and store delivered materials in the warehouse; conduct regular inventory checks.
• Enforce policies for proper receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, reviewing invoices.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
• Strictly observe safety rules and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Deliver compressed gas cylinders and liquid cylinders on a scheduled route to customers (backup driver responsibilities).
• Load and unload trucks, retrieve empty cylinders, and return them for refilling.
• Maintain accurate vehicle documentation and a professional appearance.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Class A CDL.
• Must have HAZMAT endorsement or be able to obtain the endorsement within 60 days of being hired.
• Must have at least 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience within the last 5 years.
• Successful completion of Airgas Background and Motor Vehicle Check.
• DOT Clearinghouse verification from previous employers is required.
• Ability to routinely lift 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally lift 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
• Willingness to work outdoors in changing temperatures.
• Ability to maintain a drug-free workplace.
• Adherence to safety regulations and policies.

Preferred qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift Experience.
• Touch freight delivery experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave (up to 14-weeks paid child birth benefits).
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Benefits start after just 30 days of employment. Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine eligibility and special terms.