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Airgas • Harrisburg, PA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. Airgas is Hiring for a Loader in Harrisburg, PA! We are looking for you ! Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment Recruiter: Kailee Cooper / [email protected] As a Cylinder Loader, you will contribute to the loading and unloading of high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks, while ensuring care for federal, state, and local regulations. You will also support the maintenance of all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures. Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor stand ards. Develops expertise in risks associated with various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Supports the maintenance of all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases. Ensures the smooth operation of a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment. Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and records type and quantity of cylinders. Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are securely strapped in. Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling. Moves cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work methods or equipment. Identifies and segregates out-of-test cylinders and any defective cylinders. Removes old labels and cleans cylinders. Lends a hand to other missions as assigned to support the team.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets to maintain a safe workspace.
• Ability to build connections with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Excellent service-oriented skills to support our customers and partners.
• Self-directed with the ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A thoughtful approach with a strong level of attention to detail.
• Ability to perform foundational calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) in all units of measure.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• We will look to you to safely operate a forklift and other specialized equipment.
• Capability to navigate the facility (walking, sitting, reaching) and handle tools or controls with precision.
• Specific vision abilities, including the ability to identify colors and depth to ensure operational accuracy.
• Comfort with physical movement, including standing, bending, and reaching to support daily operations.
• Heightened awareness to detect environmental cues, such as the smell or sound of leaking gas.
• Capability to manage physical tasks, including regularly lifting up to 60 pounds and moving up to 800 pounds with the assistance of material handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, you bring at least one year of experience in a manufacturing operation; filling or loading experience is a great plus.
• Familiarity with the gas, welding, safety supply, or chemical industry is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to ensure team alignment.
• Minimal travel required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the loading and unloading of high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks, while ensuring care for federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support the maintenance of all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.
• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
• Develops expertise in risks associated with various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
• Supports the maintenance of all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Ensures the smooth operation of a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and records type and quantity of cylinders.
• Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are securely strapped in.
• Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
• Moves cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work methods or equipment.
• Identifies and segregates out-of-test cylinders and any defective cylinders.
• Removes old labels and cleans cylinders.
• Lends a hand to other missions as assigned to support the team.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED