Cylinder Requalifier

About the role

We are hiring a Cylinder Requalifier in Ankeny, IA. The position involves general assistance in the plant, including painting cylinders, valve/de-valve cylinders, and handling cylinders. The Cylinder Requalifier may operate a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Paints cylinders and performs valve/de-valve operations.
• Moves and handles cylinders within the plant, including loading trucks.
• Sorts empty cylinders by type.
• Checks for cylinder quantities, styles, and product.
• Loads items onto trucks for delivery based on customer orders.
• Performs basic cylinder maintenance tasks.
• Maintains personal safety and ensures a safe work environment.
• Punctually complies with hourly work schedules.
• Interacts with other department employees.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn about cylinder tank hazards.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Capacity to lift 25 to 75 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Skills in frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to climb, balance, kneel, push/pull, and tighten ratchet binders.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior experience operating a forklift and pallet jack.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits package.
• Support for parents, including 14 weeks of paid child birth leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Company Overview

Airgas is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products. We are a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare. Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation, empowering associates to share ideas, take initiative, and make decisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Airgas is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.