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Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

Airgas · Cheshire, CT · 2 days ago
On-siteMarketing$22/hrFull-time

About the role

We are hiring a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) in Cheshire, CT. Shift Time: 2nd Shift (10am-6:30pm), Monday-Friday. Pay Rate: $22/hr. Comprehensive family benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

Responsibilities

  • Loading and unloading of high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks in compliance with federal, state, local regulations.
  • Maintaining awareness of safety protocols for various gases; identifying size and contents of cylinders by carefully reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
  • Inspecting cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures that ensure government, Airgas, and distributor safety benchmarks are met.
  • Maintaining awareness of safety protocols for various gases; identifying size and contents of cylinders by carefully reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
  • Ensuring the secure loading/unloading of cylinders on/off pallets, confirming they are safely strapped in.
  • Examining returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, or burns; taking initiative in performing minor maintenance of equipment and detailed inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
  • Moving cylinders to designated work areas using appropriate, safe work methods or equipment.
  • Identifying and segregating out-of-test or defective cylinders to maintain high quality standards.
  • Preparing cylinders for reuse by removing old labels and ensuring they are clean.
  • Contributing to other team needs as assigned to ensure a supportive work environment.

Requirements

  • A high school degree or GED required.
  • Prior experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP system preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
  • Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.
  • A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience.

Qualifications

  • High school degree or GED required.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Prior Experience Utilizing SAP Or Similar ERP System Preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
  • Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.
  • A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience.

Skills

  • Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite or Microsoft Office applications.
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
  • Safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
  • Handling and inspecting cylinders.
  • Using a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
  • Preparation and reuse of cylinders.
  • Contributing to team efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
  • Support for Parents: 14-week paid child birth benefit.
  • Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
  • Early Access: Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Pay

$22/hr

Schedule

2nd Shift (10am-6:30pm), Monday-Friday

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
  • Parental leave.
  • Vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
  • Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
  • 401k plan with company matching funds.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
  • Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

About Airgas

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment.

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