Warehouse / CDL Route Backup Driver

About the role

Airgas is hiring for a Warehouse/CDL Route Backup Driver in Alton, IL. This role involves 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

• 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
• Load and unload trucks, retrieve empty cylinders, and return them for refilling
• Maintain accurate vehicle documentation and a professional appearance

Required qualifications

• 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

Schedule

Monday – Friday, start time 6 am – Home Daily

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Up to 14-weeks paid child birth benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance
• 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
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

Benefits begin after just 30 days of employment. Recruiter: Dwayne Darity – Dwayne.Darity@airgas.com / CALL/TEXT 980-317-4848