Production Associate (Cylinder Filler)

Airgas•Dundalk, MD

4d•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 Helper in Dundalk, PA! We are looking for you! The Cylinder Loader will be responsible for Loading and unloading of high-pressure and liquid cylinders on / off trucks in compliance with federal, state, local regulations. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting 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. Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases. Operates 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 strapped in. Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling. Rolls cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment Segregates out of test cylinders and any defective cylinders. Removes old labels, cleans cylinders. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school degree or GED required.
A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience.
In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure team alignment.
Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets to maintain a secure environment.
Enjoys collaborating with a wide variety of people with different perspectives and backgrounds.
Supportive customer service skills.
Self-motivated and able to contribute effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet shared deadlines.
High level of attention to detail and precision.
Comfortable with basic calculations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Ability to safely operate a forklift (training may be provided).
Physical dexterity to navigate the plant floor: includes walking, sitting, and using hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching as needed.
Specific vision abilities to ensure safety: including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus on objects.
Regularly utilizes physical coordination to stand, bend, stoop, reach, and grasp; ability to communicate and hear effectively within the facility.
Sensory awareness to detect environmental cues, such as smelling or hearing gas to ensure site safety.
Occasionally required to move through the facility, use hands for fine motor tasks or computer entry, and reach with hands and arms.
Capacity to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 800 pounds with the assistance of material handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing operation.
Filling or loading experience is a plus.
Familiarity with the gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry is valued.

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading of high-pressure and liquid cylinders on / off trucks in compliance with federal, state, local regulations.
Meeting 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.
Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
Operates 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 strapped in.
Examines returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and performs minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
Rolls cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment.
Segregates out of test cylinders and any defective cylinders.
Removes old labels, cleans cylinders.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
14-week paid child birth benefit.
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Tuition Assistance.
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
Parental leave.
Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.