Careers

Branch Manager – Gaylord, MI

The Branch Manager will provide leadership to the Gaylord, MI branch location.  This position will be responsible for supporting inside and outside sales to meet customer needs, managing all staff at that location, manage inventory levels, and promoting a safe collaborative work environment.  This will be a hands-on management position where you will work directly with customers and employees to ensure all aspects of sales and operations are functioning well.

Major Functions:

• Support the customer service representatives and outside sales force in servicing existing & prospective customers in a timely manner.
• Manage the development of and effectively coach employees.
• Hold weekly meetings to promote communication across departments and share goals and operational metrics.
• Manage inventory levels.
• Promote a safe work environment & compliance.
• Perform periodic performance reviews with employees and coach employees with the support/guidance of Corporate HR.

 Qualifications Needed:

• Must possess leadership and supervisory skills.
• Must be able to promote teamwork & motivate in a positive manner by leading meetings effectively & efficiently.
• Must possess problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to effectively manage and communicate personnel issues.

Back Up Driver/Plant – Wyoming, MI

This position is primarily a Back Up Driver to our local drivers during PTO/sick time, delivering goods to customers, as well as loading and unloading interoffice/local trailers and assisting in HP Plant.

This position includes a very competitive compensation package that includes a competitive hourly rate, participation in the Company’s quarterly bonus program, and an opportunity for overtime hours.  Purity also offers a very competitive above market benefit package that includes health, dental, vision and other insurance options, and a very generous 401(k) program with both a Company matching amount and a year-end profit-sharing contribution.  This is a full-time hourly position with hours that typically range from 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday, which may vary based on workload and Company need.

Essential Duties:

• Have/obtain a Class A CDL and needed endorsements and be willing to deliver products as needed.
• Deliver welding supplies and gases to customers.
• Attend periodic product knowledge and training
• Perform general plant positions
• move cylinders with forklift trucks, carts or manually
• load and unload inter-office trailers
• low pressure filling
• fill Island procedures
• Other as needed and qualified
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications Needed:

• Communications – able to understand and carry out oral instructions – able to read and carry out written instructions- able to read and verify things such as numbers and labels.
• Physical – ability to move heavy objects (60#’s or so) – ability to move cylinders, around the plant.
• Aptitude – able to work as a team player with your supervisor and fellow employees – must take pride in quality of their work – should be good with mathematics.
• Experience – High School or better diploma preferred.

Cryogenic and Inter-Office Distribution Manager – Wyoming, MI

The Cryogenic and Inter-Office Distribution Manager is responsible for planning, forecasting, scheduling, and coordinating cryogenic bulk gas deliveries and inter-office truck shipments. This position leads, coaches, schedules, and holds cryogenic and inter-office drivers accountable while supporting safe, reliable, customer-focused distribution operations. The role requires strong communication, sound judgment, effective problem solving, and close coordination with drivers, customers, gas suppliers, production, location managers, sales, and service departments.

Service Technician – Wyoming MI

This employee is responsible for repairing and maintaining welding and cutting equipment owned by our customers or by Purity.

This position includes a very competitive compensation package that includes a competitive hourly rate, participation in the Company’s quarterly bonus program, and an opportunity for overtime hours.  Purity also offers a very competitive above market benefit package that includes health, dental, vision and other insurance options, and a very generous 401(k) program with both a Company matching amount and a year-end profit-sharing contribution.  This is a full-time hourly position with hours that typically range from 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday, which may vary based on workload and Company need.

Essential Duties:

• Performs service work on Customer equipment onsite or offsite.
• Perform annual calibrations as needed by customers.
• Maintain Purity’s rental fleet of machines and equipment.
• Order parts from vendors as needed to completed repairs.
• Complete work orders for billing department and fill-out any other necessary paperwork.
• Attend selected service schools or online training as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed:

• High School or better diploma preferred.
• Two Years of prior mechanical, electrical and small engine repair experience.

Plant Production – Wyoming, MI

This Employee is responsible for filling cylinders, loading and unloading trailers and some driving of tractor trailer equipment around our lot.

This position includes a very competitive compensation package that includes a competitive hourly rate, participation in the Company’s quarterly bonus program, and an opportunity for overtime hours.  Purity also offers a very competitive above market benefit package that includes health, dental, vision and other insurance options, and a very generous 401(k) program with both a Company matching amount and a year-end profit-sharing contribution.  This is a full-time hourly position with hours that typically range from 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday, which may vary based on workload and Company need.

Essential Duties:

• Perform general plant positions
• Move cylinders with forklift trucks, carts or manually
• Load and unload inter-office trailers
• Low pressure filling
• Fill Island procedures
• Other as needed and qualified (dry ice, QCU, . . .)
• Back up to other areas within the plant
• Cylinder Maintenance
• Ultrasonic testing
• Other as needed and qualified (medical, . . .)

Qualifications Needed:

• Communications – able to understand and carry out oral instructions – able to read and carry out written instructions- able to read and verify things such as numbers and labels.
• Physical – ability to move heavy objects (60#’s or so) – ability to move cylinders, around the plant.
• Aptitude – able to work as a team player with your supervisor and fellow employees – must take pride in quality of their work – should be good with mathematics.
• Experience – High School or better diploma preferred.

Warehouse/BU Driver – Kalamazoo, MI

This employee is responsible for helping to load/unload transfer and route trucks, shipping/receiving, assisting walk-in cylinder exchanges, backup route driver, filling propane cylinders, inventory maintenance, and backup inside sales as needed.  This employee will also be needed in and must be willing to work out of the Battle Creek location at least one day per week.

This position includes a very competitive compensation package that includes a competitive hourly rate, participation in the Company’s quarterly bonus program, and an opportunity for overtime hours.  Purity also offers a very competitive above market benefit package that includes health, dental, vision and other insurance options, and a very generous 401(k) program with both a Company matching amount and a year-end profit-sharing contribution.  This is a full-time hourly position with hours that typically range from 7:00AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday, which may vary based on workload and Company need.

Essential Duties:

• Works closely with route and transfer drivers to help load/unload trucks.
• Assist in the filling of propane cylinders.
• Assist the counter sales team as needed
• Inventory control of both hardgoods and cylinders.
• Have/obtain a Class A CDL and needed endorsements and be willing to deliver products as needed.
• Be willing and able to travel to the Battle Creek store to help in similar capacities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Needed:

• Communication – able to understand and carry out oral instructions, able to read and carry out written instructions.
• Physical – ability to move heavy objects (60#’s JSA-04).
• Aptitude – able to work as a team player, take pride in the quality of work produced, work with computers and compute numbers.
• Experience – High School or better diploma preferred, work with computers and MS office products preferred.

Bulk and Interoffice Driver – Wyoming, MI

This driver is responsible to pick up cryogenic gases and deliver to Purity plants and remote installations and/or to deliver cylinder gases and hardgoods to interoffice branches.

This position includes a very competitive compensation package that includes a competitive hourly rate, participation in the Company’s quarterly bonus program, and an opportunity for overtime hours.  Purity also offers a very competitive above market benefit package that includes health, dental, vision and other insurance options, and a very generous 401(k) program with both a Company matching amount and a year-end profit-sharing contribution.  This full-time hourly position is Sunday through Thursday with hours that typically range from 3:00PM to 2:00AM, which may vary based on workload and Company need.

Essential Duties:

• Pickup and deliver cryogenic bulk gases
• Deliver welding supplies and gases to branch facilities
• Drive multiple vehicles adhering to DOT rules and company guidelines
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications Needed:

• Able to work as a team player with your supervisor and fellow employees
• Able to understand and carry out oral instructions
• Able to read written instructions and verify numbers, labels, etc.
• Ability to move heavy objects (60#’s or more)
• Able to drive in adverse weather conditions
• Able to drive alertly and responsibly at night
• Maintain Class A CDL w/appropriate endorsements

Branch Manager – Fort Wayne, IN

The Branch Manager will provide leadership to the Fort Wayne, IN branch location.  This position will be responsible for supporting inside and outside sales to meet customer needs, managing all staff at that location, manage inventory levels, and promoting a safe collaborative work environment.  This will be a hands-on management position where you will work directly with customers and employees to ensure all aspects of sales and operations are functioning well.

Major Functions:

• Support the customer service representatives and outside sales force in servicing existing & prospective customers in a timely manner.
• Manage the development of and effectively coach employees.
• Hold weekly meetings to promote communication across departments and share goals and operational metrics.
• Manage inventory levels.
• Promote a safe work environment & compliance.
• Perform periodic performance reviews with employees and coach employees with the support/guidance of Corporate HR.

 Qualifications Needed:

• Must possess leadership and supervisory skills.
• Must be able to promote teamwork & motivate in a positive manner by leading meetings effectively & efficiently.
• Must possess problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to effectively manage and communicate personnel issues.

Local Route Driver – CDL A – Lansing, MI

We are looking for responsible Local Route Driver (CDL A) who have a passion for our customers and our products. As a Route Delivery Driver, you are responsible for the handling heavy cylinders and inventory and face-to-face interactions with our customers. Class A CDL and Hazmat not required, but candidates must be willing to obtain with the help of the company.

This position will have a local delivery route and deliver industrial gas cylinders and industrial supplies. The local route will be daytime hours and get you home every night (no overnights).

This position includes a very competitive compensation package that includes a competitive hourly rate, and a quarterly bonus program.  Purity also offers a very competitive above market benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision insurances and a very generous 401(k) program with both a company matching amount and a year-end profit-sharing contribution.

Major Functions

• Deliver industrial gas cylinders and welding supplies daily to customers.
• Process billing paperwork in an accurate and neat manner.
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect, and operate a delivery vehicle.
• Accurately account for all cylinders leaving and what is returned.
• Attend periodic compliance and safety trainings.
• Follow DOT regulations and safety standards

Qualifications needed

• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL Class A with Hazmat Endorsement preferred. Willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to move heavy objects (60lbs or more).
• Ability to operate forklifts and tractors in a variety of weather and traffic conditions
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Good driving record with no traffic violations
• High school degree

Accounts Receivable/Payable Manager – Wyoming, MI

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable/Payable Manager. This person is responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Office Administration teams while ensuring the timely and accurate completion of departmental responsibilities. This position provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, and accountability for team members and oversees the weekly departmental Traction management processes to drive continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines management responsibilities with participation in daily AR, AP, and office administration activities. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounting, or office administration, with prior leadership or supervisory experience highly preferred.

Purity Cylinder Gases is an independent, family-owned, and operated gas and welding supply distributor with multiple locations throughout Michigan and Northern Indiana. We are known for providing excellent products and services since 1938. This position includes a very competitive compensation package that includes a competitive weekly salary and a quarterly bonus program. Purity also offers a very competitive above market benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision insurances at a very low cost to employee. Purity also offers a generous 401(k) program with both a 4% company matching amount and company paid profit sharing contributions averaging an additional 8%.

Essential Duties

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.
• Manage the Accounts Payable processes.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable processes.
• Generate, review, and reconcile certain end of day, month, and year reports.
• Complete daily AR/AP functions.
• Coordinate staff scheduling and workload coverage, including PTO and other absences, to ensure consistent and high-quality customer service.
• Coordinate, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex AR/AP issues and serve as backup for AR/AP functions.
• Manage and direct AR collection efforts to improve cash flow and reduce aging.
• Interact with customers/vendors to resolve AR/AP issues.
• Ensure proper internal controls and approvals are being followed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work as a team player with all levels of employees.
• Able to make decisions that fit with corporate goals.
• Able to effectively lead meetings and manage team performance effectively.
• Strong knowledge of computers programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and general database programs for financial reporting.
• College degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, accounting, or office administration, with prior leadership or supervisory experience highly preferred.