Production Associate - Loader - 2nd Shift
About The Position
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. The Production Associate will: 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
- 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 some pressure to meet deadlines.
- Strong level of attention to detail.
- Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent's
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in gas, welding and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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, 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
- discounted college tuition for employees' dependents
- Airgas Scholarship Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
