Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

Airgas • Billerica, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) in Billerica, Massachusetts. The role loads and unloads high-pressure and liquid cylinders on and off trucks in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and Airgas safety procedures. The associate inspects cylinders before filling, identifies cylinder sizes and contents from labels and color coding, and follows safety protocols for different gases and materials.

The role uses warehouse equipment to move and secure cylinders, maintains accurate records of cylinder types and quantities, and checks returned cylinders for defects. The associate segregates defective or out-of-test cylinders, prepares cylinders for reuse by removing old labels and cleaning them, and performs minor equipment maintenance and detailed cylinder inspections. The position also supports other team needs as assigned.

This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The stated pay rate is $25.75 per hour.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and ability to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Knowledge of Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and related rules, regulations, and procedures applicable to the position.
• At least one year of related technical experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of specific industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload high-pressure and liquid cylinders on and off trucks in compliance with applicable regulations and Airgas procedures.
• Inspect cylinders before filling and check returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, or burns.
• Follow safety protocols for different gases and identify cylinder size and contents by reading labels and interpreting tank color coding.
• Handle materials and cylinder gases according to government and company standards.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, chain hoist, and other warehouse equipment as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of the type and quantity of cylinders handled.
• Secure cylinders on and off pallets and ensure they are safely strapped in.
• Move cylinders to designated work areas using safe methods and appropriate equipment.
• Identify and segregate defective or out-of-test cylinders.
• Prepare cylinders for reuse by removing old labels and cleaning them.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and detailed cylinder inspections before filling.
• Contribute to other team needs as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.
• 14-week paid child birth benefit and parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED