Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)
About The Position
The Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) fills high-pressure industrial, medical, and mixed-gas cylinders using the compression temperature/pressure method. The role operates and safely maintains equipment used to pump or repackage gases, performs pre-fill and post-fill inspections, verifies cylinder safety before release, and sets aside cylinders requiring maintenance or repair. The associate monitors pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and related devices; fills cylinders to the appropriate target pressure or weight; and maintains accurate filling records in accordance with established procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The position also assists with truck and trailer loading and unloading, inventory, housekeeping, and customer support as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The position requires very heavy work, including routinely lifting 25–75 pounds and occasionally lifting 76 to more than 100 pounds with the aid of a lifting device. Employees must be able to read and understand written and computer-generated documentation and operate a forklift, with the ability to become forklift certified. Airgas describes a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health and insurance coverage, paid time off, retirement matching, and education assistance.
Requirements
- Valid U.S. employment authorization; must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Ability to perform very heavy work: routinely lift 25–75 pounds and occasionally lift 76 to more than 100 pounds with the aid of a lifting device.
- Ability to read and comprehend written and computer-generated documentation.
- Ability to operate a forklift and become forklift certified.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior forklift experience.
Responsibilities
- Fill high-pressure industrial, medical, and mixed-gas cylinders using the compression temperature/pressure method.
- Operate and safely maintain equipment used to pump or repackage gases into cylinders.
- Perform required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and verify cylinders are safe before release.
- Set aside cylinders requiring maintenance or repair until they are ready for use.
- Inspect and maintain pumping apparatus, pressure gauges, and monitoring devices.
- Fill cylinders or containers to the appropriate target pressure or weight.
- Maintain accurate cylinder-filling records and follow procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks and trailers.
- Support inventory, general housekeeping, and customers when necessary.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 14-week paid childbirth benefit
- Parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Tuition assistance or reimbursement
- Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
- Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
- Paid holidays and floating holidays
- Vacation and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
- Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
