Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

About the role

We are hiring a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) in South Plainfield, NJ. The position involves loading and unloading high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks, inspecting cylinders, and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Inspect cylinders prior to filling, following established safety guidelines.
• Navigate hazards of various gases and size/contents of cylinders.
• Safely maneuver forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Coordinate the tracking of type and quantity of cylinders.
• Examine returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns, and contribute to the upkeep of equipment.
• Segregate out-of-test cylinders and defective cylinders.
• Remove old labels, clean cylinders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team.

Requirements

• 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 basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and related rules.
• 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 basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and related rules.
• A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations regarding cylinder handling.
• Ability to navigate and recognize hazards associated with various gases.
• Proficiency in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Understanding of Airgas safety protocols and OSHA regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Pay

$25/hr

Schedule

2nd Shift (1pm-9:30pm), Monday-Friday