AG-Plant Operator I - Scndry
About The Position
The Plant Operator (Cylinder Loader) is responsible for safely and compliantly handling high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders. The role includes loading and unloading cylinders onto and off trucks in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and Airgas safety procedures. The operator prepares outbound shipments for delivery trucks by verifying truck inventory, inspecting and replacing straps on cylinder pallets, and reporting daily shipment status. The role also involves organizing gases and cylinder sizes on pallets to minimize load footprint and sorting incoming empty cylinders into the correct size and gas groups. The operator maintains a safe work environment by understanding gas hazards and cylinder contents, reading and interpreting cylinder labels and color-coding, and safely operating warehouse material-handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to routinely lift 25–75 pounds and occasionally lift 76 to more than 100 pounds.
- Ability to read and comprehend written and computer-generated documentation.
- Ability to drive a forklift.
- Must have valid U.S. employment authorization and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Prior forklift experience.
- Prior loading and unloading experience.
Responsibilities
- Safely handle high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders in compliance with regulations and Airgas safety procedures.
- Load and unload cylinders onto and off trucks.
- Prepare outbound shipments by verifying truck inventory, inspecting and replacing straps on cylinder pallets, and reporting daily shipment status.
- Organize gases and cylinder sizes on pallets to minimize load footprint.
- Sort incoming empty cylinders into the correct size and gas groups as needed.
- Understand gas hazards and cylinder contents, including reading and interpreting cylinder labels and color-coding.
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse material-handling equipment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid child birth benefit and parental leave.
- 401(k) plan with company matching funds.
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
- Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
- 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
