Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

Airgas•Allentown, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate (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 developed to support the team and meet government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Recognizes and manages hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Upholds and aligns with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases. Collaborates with the team to safely operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse/material-handling equipment. Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and ensures accurate tracking of the type and quantity of cylinders. Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in. Assesses returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and contributes to minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling. Rolls cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment. Responsibly identifies and organizes test cylinders and any defective cylinders.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
One year of experience in manufacturing operations or loading experience preferred.
Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Ability to perform math functions and analysis as needed by the position.
Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in manufacturing operations or loading experience
Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry

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 developed to support the team and meet government, Airgas, and distributor standards.
Recognizes and manages hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
Upholds and aligns with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
Collaborates with the team to safely operate a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.
Loads cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and ensures accurate tracking of the type and quantity of cylinders.
Loads/unloads cylinders on/off pallets; ensuring they are strapped in.
Assesses returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns and contributes to minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
Rolls cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment.
Responsibly identifies and organizes test cylinders and any defective cylinders.