ARG Industrial is seeking a full-time Counter Sales & Hydraulic / Industrial Hose Specialist for our Portland, Oregon location. We are looking for a self-starter who works well with others in an energetic team environment, has the ability to take charge, and possesses a willingness to learn. The candidate must be organized, possess a strong attention to detail and strive to provide a great customer service experience.

ARG Industrial-Portland provides hose, fittings and associated industrial products for a wide variety of markets and industries. These include equipment manufacturing, transportation, oil and gas, marine, construction, food & beverage, government and others. The company delivers value through quality fabrication, product expertise and meaningful service throughout Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Northern Idaho. We are a hands-on customer service company that believes our employees are our greatest asset.

If you'd like to find out more about our company, please visit our website at: https://alaskarubbergroup.com/

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 100% employee owned company
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan with match
• Paid holidays / vacation / sick time
• Performance bonuses

Job Responsibilities:

• Answer all customer inquiries quickly and accurately in a positive manner
• Responsible for assisting front counter customers including inspection of worn or damaged/defective parts, determine replacement parts, troubleshoot, and research products and prices to best fit application
• Maintain clean organized showroom and replenish stock product as needed
• Generate quotes, enter orders, contact vendors, update records and track orders as necessary through the ERP system
• Support Outside Sales and respond in a timely manner with price, availability, product specifications, order status and other information as required
• Attend product training and seminars if available
• Assembly of hose products and other type assemblies is part of the job description
• Assist in cycle counting of physical inventory
• Forklift and pallet jack operation
• Possibly work Saturdays as part of a rotation schedule
• Work with others to create a positive team environment
• Other duties assigned

Successful candidate will possess:

• Must have the ability to lift 50lbs continuously and without restrictions.
• 1 year of experience in the hose industry with mechanical and manufacturing or similar background desired.
• Previous forklift experience is a plus but not required.
• Willing to learn and teach as required to get the job done.
• Must be attentive to detail.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Reliable and dependable adherence to work schedule.
• Shift work assignment priorities when needed and as directed.

As Employee owners, we feel a tremendous commitment to our customers, co-workers, and the families of those employed by ARG Industrial. Therefore, our work environment is 100% DRUG FREE. You will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening, as well as random drug tests throughout your probationary period and employment thereafter. If you feel you are unable to pass the pre-employment drug screening – PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

Applicant must be willing to:

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Pass a drug-screening pre-employment and randomly throughout employment.
• Possess reliable transportation to and from work.

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