Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

Airgas

77d • $22

About The Position

The Cylinder Loader will be responsible for loading and unloading high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Loader will also be responsible for meeting all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures. In particular, you will inspect cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. You will understand the hazards of various gases, size, and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. You will comply with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases. You will operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment. You will load cylinders on/off vehicles, using a hand truck or chain hoist, and record the type and quantity of cylinders. You will load/unload cylinders on/off pallets, ensuring they are strapped in. You will examine returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns, and perform minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling. You will roll cylinders to the designated work area using appropriate, safe work methods or equipment, segregate out-of-test cylinders and any defective cylinders, remove old labels, and clean cylinders. You will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year prior experience in manufacturing operation, filling or loading experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks.
• Inspect cylinders prior to filling according to standard procedures.
• Understand hazards of various gases and interpret cylinder labels.
• Comply with government and company standards for hazardous materials.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
• Record type and quantity of cylinders loaded/unloaded.
• Examine returned cylinders for defects and perform minor maintenance.
• Roll cylinders to designated work areas using safe methods.
• Segregate out-of-test and defective cylinders.
• Remove old labels and clean cylinders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Progressive parental leave package.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees