Production Operator I (Loader/Sorter - 1st Shift)
About The Position
The Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) is responsible for the safe and compliant handling of high-pressure and liquid gas cylinders. This includes loading and unloading cylinders onto and off trucks, ensuring all actions meet federal, state, and local regulations as well as Airgas safety procedures. Prepares outbound shipments for delivery trucks, adhering to all governmental, Airgas, and distributor standards. This includes verifying truck inventory, inspecting, and replacing straps on cylinder pallets, and reporting on the daily status of shipments. Cylinder Handling and Organization. Coordinates and organizes various gases and cylinder sizes onto pallets to minimize the load size footprint. As necessary, sort incoming empty cylinders into their correct size and gas groups. Safety and Gas Knowledge. Maintains a safe work environment by understanding the hazards associated with various gases, cylinder sizes, and contents, which requires reading and interpreting cylinder labels and color-coding. Equipment Operation. Safely operates warehouse/material-handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform heavy work – routinely lifts 25 – 75 lbs., and occasionally lifts 76 to greater than 100 lbs.
- Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
- Ability to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documentation.
- Must be able to drive a forklift.
Nice To Haves
- Prior forklift experience
- Prior loading and unloading
Responsibilities
- Handling of High Pressure Cylinders
- Perform All Ultrasonic Examination functions
- Loading and unloading cylinders onto and off trucks
- Ensuring all actions meet federal, state, and local regulations as well as Airgas safety procedures
- Prepares outbound shipments for delivery trucks
- Verifying truck inventory, inspecting, and replacing straps on cylinder pallets
- Reporting on the daily status of shipments
- Coordinates and organizes various gases and cylinder sizes onto pallets to minimize the load size footprint
- Sort incoming empty cylinders into their correct size and gas groups
- Maintains a safe work environment by understanding the hazards associated with various gases, cylinder sizes, and contents
- Safely operates warehouse/material-handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 14-week paid child birth benefit
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
- Parental leave
- Floating holidays
- Jury duty leave
- Funeral/bereavement leave
- Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
- Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
