Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

Airgas•Harrisburg, PA

22h•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. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) in Harrisburg, PA! We are looking for you! Shift Time: 2nd Shift (4pm-12:30am), Monday-Friday

Requirements

High school degree or GED required.
Mechanical aptitude.
Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.
A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience.
In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP system preferred.
Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

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.
Inspecting cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures that ensure government, Airgas, and distributor safety benchmarks are met.
Maintaining awareness of safety protocols for various gases; identifies size and contents of cylinders by carefully reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
Committed to all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of materials and cylinder gases.
Confidently managing a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment to support site operations.
Carefully loading cylinders on/off vehicles, using a hand truck or chain hoist, and maintaining accurate records of the type and quantity of cylinders.
Ensuring the secure loading/unloading of cylinders on/off pallets, confirming they are safely strapped in.
Examining returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, or burns; taking initiative in performing minor maintenance of equipment and detailed inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
Moving cylinders to designated work areas using appropriate, safe work methods or equipment.
Identifying and segregating out-of-test or defective cylinders to maintain high quality standards.
Preparing cylinders for reuse by removing old labels and ensuring they are clean.
Contributing to other team needs as assigned to ensure a supportive work environment.