This position drives a local route three days a week and works in the store two days a week. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to grow!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Gather and coordinate customer invoices, order requests, telephone and/or email messages regarding product delivery and route sales requirements.
• Load products in to vehicles efficiently and safely.
• Deliver products to customers and/or stock warehouses while abiding by load safety, DOT, TSA and general safe driving guidelines.
• Listen to customer needs and requests and actively sell from the truck using independent judgment and discretion to satisfy the customer. When necessary, provide feedback to store manager regarding customer concerns or problems with pricing, quality, credit or if there is a need for additional follow-up.
• Complete daily pick-up and drop off of cylinder products from the customer.
• Easily adapt to an ever-changing workday
• Ensure accuracy of cylinder exchange and hard goods pricing.

Other Requirements:

• Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement required. Hazmat endorsement can be obtained after hire.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and move products or materials weighing 100+ pounds with the assistance of material handling equipment.
• Regularly lift 50 pound cylinders on/off skids as needed (manipulate/dead lift of weight).
• Frequent kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Regularly work outdoors under all weather conditions.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the Truck Driver Application form and upload to the Apply Online webform.  Or, pick up an application at the Red Wing store.

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for performing effective inside sales activities as well as assisting with general business operations of the branch. The Inside Sales Representative assumes direct responsibility for providing outstanding customer service, initiating sales activity, and contributing to overall departmental success through effective management of internal and external customer relationships. Additional duties include maintaining stock levels, consulting and advising on customer needs, and vendor managed inventory.

Primary duties:

• Present and explain products and services to customers and assist in meeting their needs through all stages of each sales transaction
• Work with Branch Management and Outside Sales Representatives to establish delivery schedules, process orders, set up service calls and other tasks as required to meet the needs of all customers
• Provide quotations and bids for projects or accounts requiring welding equipment
• Set up showroom product displays, stock shelves and maintain general condition of the showroom
• Meet with sales representatives regarding orders, new product introductions, application issues, defective products, product promotions, and service concerns
• Act as a back-up driver for the Hudson Route Sales Representatives, when necessary

Requirements:

• In depth understanding of customer service philosophies.
• Class B CDL required, HAZMAT endorsement preferred but can be obtained within a reasonable time after hire.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the Employment Application Form and upload to the Apply Online webform.  Or, pick up an application at the Hudson store, 1810 Webster Street.

The Inside Sales/Shipping & Receiving Representative is responsible for performing effective inside sales activities as well as assisting with general business operations of the branch. This position assumes direct responsibility for providing outstanding customer service, initiating sales activity, and contributing to overall departmental success through effective customer relationships, both internal and external. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate with customers via phone, email and in person.

Primary duties:

• Present and explain products and services to customers and assist in meeting their needs through all stages of each sales transaction.
• Work with Branch Management and Outside Sales Representatives to establish delivery schedules, process orders, set up service calls and other tasks as required to meet the needs of all customers.
• Provide quotations and bids for projects or accounts requiring welding equipment.
• Check in freight/UPS as needed.
• Responsible for accuracy and organization of incoming freight.
• Complete outgoing orders and product requests, pull orders for Route Sales Representatives and VMI Specialists.
• Assist with cycle counting process per MWSCO procedures.
• Follow up on transportation and/or shipping issues as needed.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the Shipping and Receiving Department, as well as warehouse and showroom.
• Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with all MWSCO employees.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the Employment Application Form and upload to the Apply Online webform.  Or, pick up an application at the Rochester store, 910 7th St. NW.

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for an assigned territory of customers and assumes direct responsibility for providing outstanding customer service and initiating sales activity. Additionally, the Outside Sales Representative is responsible for contributing to overall company success through effective promotion and management of products and services within a variety of venues.

Educational/Skill requirements:
Two year associates or technical degree in welding or a business related field required or equivalent industry experience. Knowledge of customer relations management tools is preferred. Successful candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Office software or equivalent programs and enjoy working in a fast-paced physical environment.

Primary duties:

• Manage accounts in assigned sales territory as the customer’s primary MWSCO contact
• Promote MWSCO products and services
• Create and adhere to a sales plan to generate sales opportunities with-in existing and new companies in territory
• Promptly and professionally handle customer orders, provide quotes as requested, and resolve concerns that arise
• Collaborate with branch management to establish delivery schedules, service calls and other related tasks for customers
• Work with vendors to maintain an up to date knowledge of new products and services available to MWSCO and our customers
• Provide customers with current product information and product demonstrations as appropriate
• Accurately and promptly file all reports as required by MWSCO

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the Employment Application Form and upload to the Apply Online webform.  Or, pick up an application at the Rochester store, 910 7th St NW.

Position Summary:

The Electronics Service Technician is responsible for providing effective diagnoses of equipment, process troubleshooting, and repair of welding power sources, plasma cutters, cutting tables and other related equipment. The Technician also assumes direct responsibility for providing outstanding customer service during each service, upgrade, or repair transaction from start to finish, using discretion and judgment to satisfy customer needs.

Educational and skills requirements:

Degree in Electronics Technology preferred, or equivalent industry experience. Successful candidates will have an in depth understanding of electrical theory, schematic reading, electro-mechanical systems, electrical component identification. Intermediate level use of Microsoft Office software or equivalent programs (e.g. Word, Excel) required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled and specialized diagnoses, repair, and troubleshooting of welding power sources, plasma cutters, cutting tables, and other related equipment.
• Responsible for all aspects of effective customer service within the Service Department.
• Explore and research new products and repair techniques to use within the Service Department.
• Interface with vendors
• Follow through on part orders and resolve issues as they arise, e.g. miss-shipped orders
• Work with existing customers to actively sell products and services
• Follow MWSCO safety policies, procedures, and goals
• Requires occasional out of town travel

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to move products or materials weighing 100+ pounds with the assistance of material handling equipment or coworkers.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the Employment Application Form and upload to the Apply Online webform.  Or, pick up an application at the La Crosse store, 611 George Street La Crosse, WI.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pick, pack, load and deliver product to customers accordingly.
• Maintain established stock levels at customer locations.
• Maintain relationships with key customer personnel.
• Ensure that customer questions and concerns are promptly and courteously resolved.
• Assist with repairs and operations of vending machines as necessary.
• Utilize telephone and email to effectively communicate with customers and coworkers.
• Maintain a high level of MWSCO product knowledge in order to keep customers educated and informed on industry products and standards.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Professional appearance, dress, and attitude.
• Good math and general problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate industry specific and standard office software proficiently.
• Exhibit strong commitment to serve the customer in a professional manner.
• Effectively work with customers to identify product needs.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in varied weather conditions and business locations.
• Frequent kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Driving Requirements:

• Current Class B CDL driver’s license and willingness to travel to local customer locations as needed daily.
• Ability to obtain HAZMAT endorsement within three months of hire.
• Act as a back-up driver for the Rochester Route Sales Representatives as necessary.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the Employment Application Form and upload to the Apply Online webform. Or, pick up an application at the Rochester store, 910 7th St. NW.