Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

About the role

We are hiring a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) in Billerica, MA. Shift Time: 2nd Shift (1pm-9:30pm), Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks in compliance with federal, state, local regulations.
• Meet all safety standards in the loading and unloading of cylinder gases per Airgas procedures.
• Inspect cylinders prior to filling, ensuring government, Airgas, and distributor safety benchmarks are met.
• Maintain awareness of safety protocols for various gases; identify size and contents of cylinders by carefully reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
• Manage a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment to support site operations.
• Load cylinders on/off vehicles using a hand truck or chain hoist, maintaining accurate records of the type and quantity of cylinders.
• Maintain accurate records of cylinders being securely loaded/unloaded on/off pallets, confirming they are safely strapped in.
• Examine returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, or burns; perform minor maintenance of equipment and detailed inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
• Move cylinders to designated work areas using appropriate, safe work methods or equipment.
• Identify and segregate out-of-test or defective cylinders to maintain high quality standards.
• Prepare cylinders for reuse by removing old labels and ensuring they are clean.
• Contribute to other team needs as assigned to ensure a supportive work environment.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits 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 to benefits after 30 days of employment.

Company Overview

At Airgas, we are a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. We foster a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability, and innovation. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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