Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

Airgas•Hingham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) loads and unloads high-pressure and liquid cylinders on and off trucks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Airgas procedures. The role inspects cylinders before filling, identifies cylinders by reading labels and interpreting tank color codes, and follows safety protocols for different gases. The associate records cylinder types and quantities, secures cylinders on pallets, and moves them to designated work areas using safe methods and appropriate equipment. The position also involves examining returned cylinders for defects, separating out-of-test or defective cylinders, performing minor equipment maintenance, and preparing cylinders for reuse by removing old labels and ensuring they are clean. The associate contributes to other team needs as assigned. The position is based at the Hingham, Massachusetts plant and is scheduled for second shift, Monday through Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
Mechanical aptitude.
A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of specific industry experience.
Follow Airgas safety programs, OSHA requirements, and applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Load and unload high-pressure and liquid cylinders on and off trucks in accordance with regulations and Airgas procedures.
Inspect cylinders before filling to ensure applicable safety benchmarks are met.
Read cylinder labels and interpret tank color coding to identify cylinder size and contents.
Follow safety protocols for different gases and comply with government and company material-handling standards.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment to support site operations.
Load and unload cylinders using a hand truck or chain hoist and maintain accurate records of cylinder types and quantities.
Secure cylinders on pallets by confirming they are safely strapped in.
Inspect returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, or burns; perform minor equipment maintenance and detailed cylinder inspections before filling.
Move cylinders to designated work areas using safe work methods and appropriate equipment.
Identify and segregate out-of-test or defective cylinders.
Prepare cylinders for reuse by removing old labels and ensuring they are clean.
Contribute to other team needs as assigned.