AG-Plant Operator I - Scndry
About The Position
The Plant Operator (Cylinder Loader) is responsible for the safe and compliant handling of high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders. The role loads and unloads cylinders onto and off trucks in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and Airgas safety procedures. It prepares outbound shipments by verifying truck inventory, inspecting and replacing straps on cylinder pallets, and reporting daily shipment status. The operator organizes different gases and cylinder sizes on pallets to minimize load footprint and sorts incoming empty cylinders into the correct size and gas groups as needed. The role requires awareness of gas hazards and the ability to read cylinder labels and color coding. It also involves safely operating warehouse and material-handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to routinely lift 25–75 pounds and occasionally lift 76 pounds to over 100 pounds.
- Valid U.S. employment authorization; the position does not offer non-immigrant visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Ability to read and comprehend written and computer-generated documentation.
- Ability to drive a forklift.
Nice To Haves
- Prior forklift experience.
- Prior loading and unloading experience.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders onto and off trucks in compliance with applicable regulations and Airgas safety procedures.
- Prepare outbound shipments by verifying truck inventory, inspecting and replacing straps on cylinder pallets, and reporting daily shipment status.
- Organize different gases and cylinder sizes on pallets to minimize the load footprint.
- Sort incoming empty cylinders into the correct size and gas groups as needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment by understanding gas hazards and interpreting cylinder labels and color coding.
- Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
- Paid parental leave, including a 14-week paid childbirth benefit.
- Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with company matching funds.
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
- Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
- Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
- Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
