Dockworker

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Dockworker

Location:

El Paso, TX, US, 79907

Workplace Environment: Onsite

Company: AmeriGas Propane, Inc.

Requisition Number: 27154

When you work for AmeriGas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, AmeriGas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800 distribution points across the United States.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 10/31/2025.

Posting

Are you looking for a position with a nationally known company and industry leader? AmeriGas Propane, the largest distributor of propane in the United States, is searching for an energetic and detail oriented person to join us as aDock Worker.

Benefits

At AmeriGas, our employees are the keys to our success and we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, in addition to excellent starting pay:

• Exceptional medical, dental and prescription benefits
• 401(K) with company match
• Generous bonus potential
• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Uniforms
• Paid Training
• Annual performance reviews and salary increases
• Propane discounts
• Career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  

Job Summary

The Dockworker primarily works in the outside dock area of the AmeriGas facility. The employee is responsible for unloading empty propane cylinders from the truck(s), carrying them inside the dock area to the refill station, and refilling the cylinders. The filled cylinders are then moved back to the dock and reloaded onto the truck(s) for the next day’s delivery. Other duties may include cylinder repair and maintenance, providing customer training on dispensing propane, and handling refills for walk-in customers.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to climb steps/ladders, walk 1-5 miles and carry multiple propane cylinders weighing up to 75 lbs each
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, bending and climbing in and out of the truck
  
  

Education And Experience Required

• 1 - 2 years’ work experience in manufacturing is preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Safety Mindset- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of safety to the company; considers the impact on safety when making decisions; consistently models safety practices
• Customer Focus- Makes customers the highest priority, second only to safety; is committed to meeting the needs of all customers; establishes rapport and engages customers in discussion of their needs;
• Integrity & Trustworthiness- Demonstrates high professional and personal standards; treats people fairly and with respect; handles confidential information appropriately.
• Communication- Listens and responds appropriately to others; articulates ideas clearly, persuasively, and concisely
• Meets Commitments- Sees issues through to completion; checks with appropriate parties to ensure issues have been completely resolved; finds ways to overcome barriers that initially prevents oneself from immediately solving problems and getting the job done.
• Help Delivery Representatives unload empty tanks from the trucks and carry the tanks to the refill station.
• Refill empty cylinders.
• Load filled cylinders onto the truck(s) for the next day’s delivery route.
• Repair cylinders, including such activities as replacing valves, bleeders, liquid level gauges, and O-rings.
• Serve all walk-in customers per day with tank refills and repairs
• Operate the forklift to move large tanks and storage cages around the yard and load onto trucks.
• Remove rust on tanks and repaint them.
• Help with service work.
• Provide dispenser training at customer sites that refill gas grill tanks.
• Required federal, state and local licenses/permits/certifications for work being performed.
• Knowledge of propane along with the safe operation in filling and storage operations.
• Within first six months in the position, incumbent must meet training and certification requirements for the position
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, contractors, customers, and the general public
• Ability to climb steps/ladders, walk 1-5 miles and carry multiple propane cylinders weighing up to 75 lbs each
• At least 18 years old
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  
  

The Dockworker primarily works in the outside dock area of the AmeriGas facility. The employee is responsible for unloading empty propane cylinders from the truck(s), carrying them inside the dock area to the refill station, and refilling the cylinders. The filled cylinders are then moved back to the dock and reloaded onto the truck(s) for the next day’s delivery. Other duties may include cylinder repair and maintenance, providing customer training on dispensing propane, and handling refills for walk-in customers.

AmeriGas Propane, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

AmeriGas is a Drug Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with AmeriGas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, AmeriGas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.

The pay for this position ranges from $17.00 to $18.00, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include eligibility to earn a performance-based bonus or commissions on completed sales depending on position.

This is the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation/paid time off, sick leave in compliance with state law, as applicable, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

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