Plant Operator​/Class A Backup Driver

R Plant Operator/Class A Backup Driver (Open)

Location:

Charleston, WV - Filling industrial

Airgas is Hiring for a CDL Class A Route Driver in Charleston, WV. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, patients, and the community across the world.

• Forklift Training and Certification provided
• Haz Mat Preferred (60 day period to obtain for right candidate)
• Monday - Friday, start time 7am - Home Daily
• Benefits Eligibility: 30 days
• Possible weekends (on call)

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

The Plant Operator/Back-up Driver ensures safe filling of industrial, medical, and specialty gas products into liquid gas cylinders, complying with regulations and Airgas' standard operating procedures. This role may also involve performing back‑up duties as a Driver and providing administrative support when needed.

• 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
• 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

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

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evidenced by competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full‑time employees.

We also offer a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to those individuals. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-ac

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