Production Associate (Cylinder Loader)

About the role

We are hiring a Production Associate (Cylinder Loader) in Allentown, PA. This position involves loading and unloading high-pressure and liquid cylinders on/off trucks, inspecting cylinders, and collaborating with the team to safely operate various equipment.

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 standard procedures.
• Recognize and manage hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks.
• Uphold and align with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.
• Collaborate with the team to safely operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse/material-handling equipment.
• Load cylinders on/off vehicles, using hand truck or chain hoist, and ensure accurate tracking of the type and quantity of cylinders.
• Load/unload cylinders on/off pallets; ensure they are strapped in.
• Assess returned cylinders for surface defects, dents, cracks, burns, and contribute to minor maintenance of equipment and inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
• Rolls cylinders to designated work area using appropriate, safe work method or equipment.

Requirements

Requirements include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in manufacturing operations or loading experience preferred.
• Strong background in gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to perform math functions and analysis as needed by the position.
• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check.

Skills

Skills required for this position include:

• Knowledge of gas, welding, and safety supply industry or chemical industry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive family benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.