Counter Representative

American Welding & Gas, Inc. – Silvertip Propane Division has an immediate opening for a Counter Representative in our Butte, MT location. This position has the primary responsibility of assisting customers with purchasing and ordering products focusing on gases and welding/industrial supplies. Duties will also include maintaining hardgoods, receiving and inventory control.

AWG is an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of industrial, medical, specialty and beverage gases and associated welding and safety supplies. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, AWG operates 77 retail locations and 17 gas fill plants located in twenty states stretching from Montana through Florida. With over 550 employees serving customers in over 30 states and Canada, AWG is growing and looking for dynamic individuals to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in store as well as by phone to purchase and order products
• Handle cash and charge account transactions
• Handle cylinder returns, exchanges and purchases
• Reconcile cash transactions against cash tickets, credit card transactions against credit card tickets, charge transactions against charge tickets, and end of day cash drawers
• Assist manager with opening and closing store each day including securing all cylinders, locking all areas and setting alarms
• Monitor inventory levels
• Receive freight and create bar code labels with part numbers
• Follow and comply with all company safety policies
• Work with store manager to achieve/surpass budgeted sales projections while maintaining expenses within the parameters allocated by management to achieve profitability
• Assist manager with building and equipment maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Work experience in customer service or sales preferred
• Able to move compressed gas and liquid cylinders; Lift 50-75 pounds frequently and maneuver 100+ pound cylinders (rolling, using a cart, etc.)
• Cash register experience preferred
• Ability to operate a forklift preferred
• Strong computer skills
• Motivated, high energy individual that is willing to learn our products and grow with the company

American Welding & Gas 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.