Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job Title: Inside Sales, Warehouse & Fire Extinguisher Technician (Trainee) Location: Americus, GA Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Company: Jones Welding and Industrial Supplies, Inc.

Position Summary: Jones Welding & Industrial Supplies, Inc. is looking for a dependable, hard-working team member to join our Americus location in a unique hybrid role. This position blends customer service, inside counter sales, warehouse operations, and fire extinguisher shop support.

Whether you're helping a walk-in customer, loading a delivery, or learning how to service fire extinguishers in compliance with NFPA 10, no two days are the same. If you like hands-on work, enjoy helping customers, and are ready to learn a skilled trade, this might be the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service & Inside Sales:

Assist walk-in customers with welding supplies, PPE, and fire extinguisher needs

Answer phones and provide friendly, accurate service

Process sales at the counter using our point-of-sale system

Build strong relationships through attentive, knowledgeable service

Warehouse Duties:

Receive, inspect, and organize incoming shipments

Operate a forklift to move products safely

Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment

Load and unload deliveries as needed

Assist with inventory audits and stock rotation

Fire Extinguisher Training & Duties:

Learn how to perform fire extinguisher recharges, hydrostatic tests, and maintenance

Participate in hands-on training to earn your state certification for portable extinguishers within 90 days

Assist in delivering and servicing extinguishers for customers

Keep the extinguisher service area clean and organized

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Strong customer service and communication skills

Forklift experience preferred (or willingness to train)

Basic computer skills for order processing and inventory

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

Ability to pass a drug screening and background check

Welding product knowledge or industry experience is a plus, but not required

Willingness to obtain state certification for portable fire extinguisher servicing within 90 days (we provide training!)

What We Offer:

Competitive pay

FULLY PAID health and life insurance benefits after 90 days

On-the-job training and state certification opportunities

A family-owned environment where you’re more than just a number

Opportunities to grow within a company that values service, safety, and community

Join a team that believes in hard work, good humor, and always doing the right thing. At Jones Welding and Industrial Supplies, we’re proud to serve the Americus area and we’d love for you to be part of it.