Distribution Assistant

Distribution Assistant

Arc3 Gases is a family-owned, independent distributor of industrial gases, welding supplies, safety products, and hardgoods used in metal fabrication industries. We prioritize family values and a focus on people while safely delivering solutions to the customers we serve. Our core values include trust, responsiveness, reliability, and technical competence.

Job Summary

The Distribution Assistant's main responsibility is to sort pallets of full cylinders into designated areas. They also fill liquid and propane gases, provide support in the branch, the gas plant, the store and the warehouse, and serve as a backup driver, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Sorts cylinders into designated areas using a forklift and following OSHA regulations.
• Rolls cylinders off of pallets into designated areas.
• Prepares pallets of empty cylinders to return to Gas Plant.
• Prepares cylinders to be filled by removing cylinder caps and inspecting cylinders for damage.
• Securely connects the manifold connection to the cylinder valve.
• Releases residual pressure from cylinders and fills cylinders following safe operating procedures.
• Verifies correct labels are present, removes and replaces old labels, and paints over all foreign labeling.
• Uses a scale to assist filling with certain gases/liquid gases.
• Fills cylinders to the appropriate weight without over-pressurizing them.
• Installs valve protection caps.
• Serves as a backup driver as needed.
• Picks-up customer tanks and returns them upon being filled.
• Responds to emergency call-ins and delivers product to customers.
• Stocks the dock with full cylinders of compressed gases.
• Conducts empty cylinder inventories as needed.
• Complies with all company employment, fleet and safety policies.
• Follows all DOT and OSHA regulations.
• Completes and corrects all company paperwork.
• Turns all paperwork in on time.
• Performs daily forklift inspections and reports any repairs needed.
• Supports fellow members of the branch and performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Drivers license required.
• Must be willing to obtain a CDL with Hazmat endorsement.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking up to 4 hours at a time.
• Occasional driving/sitting when acting as backup driver or using forklift.
• Rolling cylinders weighing up to 200 lbs.
• Occasionally lifts and carries materials weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Frequently lifts and carries materials weighting up to 20 lbs.
• Squat, kneel, and reach as needed.
• Ability to tolerate occasional loud noise levels.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions at times.

Benefits

• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts with Annual Company Contribution
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• New Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with Health Insurance Premium Discounts
• Company Paid Uniforms
• Personal Protective Equipment Reimbursements

Equal Opportunity Employer. Disabled/Protected Veterans.