Location:

In particular, you will:

• Sorts empty cylinders by type.

• Rolls cylinders and operates a forklift truck for the movement of cylinders on pallets.

• Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.

• Handles high-pressure, medical and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants.

• Performs basic cylinder maintenance such as painting cylinders, labeling cylinders, and cleaning of work area.

• Inspects cylinders prior to filling, following standard procedures as required by government, Airgas, and distributor standards. Conducts a variety of Safety checks per procedures, such as odor tests, checking caps and valves. Analyzes products for purity and correct mixtures.

• Handles high-pressure, medical and liquid cylinders. Prepares high pressure cylinders and cryogenic vessels for filling. Attaches to manifold, evacuates cylinders to eliminate all possible contaminants. Fills cylinders by pressure and weight, per regulations and standards.

• Assists with the loading & unloading of cylinders on & off pallets and tractor trailers. Operates a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.

• Manages paperwork to DOT, FDA, OSHA, and Airgas standards. Completes quality control sheets as required.

• Understands hazards of various gases; size and contents of cylinders by reading and interpreting cylinder labels and the color-coding of tanks. Accurately labels cylinders.

• Complies with all government and company standards relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases.

• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.

• Other duties as assigned.

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• 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

• Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.

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We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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