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American Welding & Gas, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Material Handler and General Labor in our Magnolia Fill Plant in Lexington, KY.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - WILL TRAIN!
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Growth Opportunity!!
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with no waiting period
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Short-term & Long-term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Drug free work environment
Description:
The Material Handler has the primary responsibility for the loading, unloading, moving and storing of gas and liquid cylinders and other materials needed in the manufacture of medical and industrial gases. This position also has the responsibility of loading cylinders for inter-branch delivery.
Duties:
- Follows SOPs in the manufacture, storage, and loading and unloading of hazardous materials as well as safety and personnel SOP'S and ensures compliance with CGMP, HazMat, OSHA and other regulatory agencies as applicable
- Ensures appropriate storage and segregation of both empty/full and industrial/medical cylinders
- Moves compressed gas or liquid cylinders safely
- Loads and unloads cylinders and other materials, including loads inter-branch cylinder transfer
- Reports all problems to facility manager
- Maintains cleanliness of work area
- Operates a forklift
- Performs manual labor as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED A Plus
- Able to read and write English
- Able to move compressed gas and liquid cylinders
- Able to lift 50-75 pounds frequently and maneuver 100+ pound cylinders (rolling, using a cart, etc.)
- Mechanically Inclined
- Prior Forklift Experience desired
About Us:
American Welding & Gas, Inc. is one of the largest independent distributors of packaged gas in the U.S., with 80 branch locations, 20 gas fill plants in 20 states, stretching from Montana through Florida. Our dedicated team of associates serves a diverse customer base in over 30 states and Canada.
American Welding & Gas is growing rapidly and looking for top talent to move us forward.
For more information visit www.awggases.com. To Apply click below or call (844) 303-8551
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American Welding & Gas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
About American Welding and Gas:
American Welding & Gas, an employee owned company, is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. AWG traces its history to Valley Welding Supply in Billings, MT and Scott-Gross Company in Lexington, KY - both of which began in 1949. The Company has grown both organically and through acquisition to its present size. AWG manufactures and distributes industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. We operate 76 retail locations and 16 gas fill plants located in seventeen states stretching from Montana through Georgia. AWG has 585 employees who serve our customers in over 30 states and Canada.
